Stress-free planning for your garden space
When planning your garden building, you may be concerned about planning permission requirements from your local council. The good news is that most garden rooms are classed as permitted development, which means planning permissions isn’t usually in the picture. But when it is, we’re here to handle everything about the process so you can focus on the fun part – awaiting your bespoke garden build.
Your planning permission process
- Management. In the unlikely event that you need planning permission, we can handle the entire process for you.
- Submission. We prepare and submit all the necessary information to your local authority, including design work and any other consultant fees that could be required to build.
- Communications. By managing all communications on your behalf, we ensure a smooth and stress-free planning permissions process.
- Completion. Once the process is done and all relevant permissions have been obtained, we’ll swiftly move on to the next stages to ensure we keep to our planned timescale – and will remain open and honest about any delays in the schedule.
Planning FAQs
Where do I find the rules for garden building planning?
Garden building planning can have a variety of different rules, regulations, and requirements depending on the exact nature of your structure, space, and property location. While our experts are keyed in on all the relevant details and will ensure a clear process for you throughout, you can read ahead by visiting the government planning portal.
Where should measurements be taken from?
When taking your 2.5m measurement, you should take it from the highest ground directly surrounding your building.
How close to boundaries can I construct my garden building?
Under planning rules, you can locate your garden room as close to the boundary as you like. Building regulations, however, suggest you should leave a metre between your room and the border or construct it from a non-combustible material. Other structures may have different rules, and we will support you through them on a case-by-case basis.
Do I need planning permission for garden buildings near listed buildings?
If your property is listed, planning – and possibly listed building consent – will be required for any garden building. It is always best to seek professional advice when planning a garden building for a listed site, and our experts are able to provide clear and communicative assistance to give you peace of mind while we plan and implement your garden building.
Part of the bigger picture
With your details from the consultation stage in hand, and planning permissions thoroughly accounted for, we’ll be ready to move on to the exciting part – 3D visualisation of your space through design, and a bespoke build from the ground up.
