Frequently Asked Questions
With all new projects there are questions, here’s some pointers below to help you find quick resolution…
Do I need planning permission?
How high can my room be?
Garden Rooms must be single-storey with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of 4 metres with a dual pitched roof, or 3 metres in any other case.
Where can I build my garden room?
If the Garden Rooms is within 2 metres of the property boundary the whole building should not exceed 2.5 metres in height.
How big can my garden room be?
You can go up to 50% of the area of all your garden.
Can I still have a garden room even though I have a small garden?
The area of your garden is all your land except the part the house stands on, so the area includes the front garden, side gardens and back garden, less the area of any other buildings, fuel tanks etc.
Can I build a garden room at the front of my house?
No buildings are to go in front of the front elevation of the house
What about a conservation area? Conservation areas; you cannot build at the front or side, but you can place a garden room in the back garden
What about for a listed building?
- Listed buildings; need full planning permission.
- Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; max size of 10sq metres at least 20 metres away from the house.
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