Category: Garden Buildings & Home Offices

Modern timber garden room in a landscaped UK backyard with large glass doors and a home office setup inside, featured in a homeowner's guide to garden room design, planning rules, and costs.

Garden Rooms: Do You Need Planning Permission?

October 13, 2025 No Comments

Discover everything UK homeowners need to know about garden rooms — from planning permission and permitted development rules to costs, insulation, and Building Regulations. Learn how to design the perfect garden office, studio, or retreat, and understand when you need council approval before building your dream outdoor space.

Contemporary wooden garden office or studio in a landscaped British garden, highlighting planning permission rules for garden buildings in the UK

Do Garden Rooms Need Planning Permission? UK Rules & Council Quirks

October 1, 2025 No Comments

Most garden rooms in the UK don’t need planning permission if they meet Permitted Development rules, such as size, height, and location limits. But conservation areas, sleeping accommodation, or oversized designs can trigger full approval. Learn the rules, council quirks, and Building Regulation requirements before you start