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Modern garden shed home office in a tidy UK backyard, featuring a timber-clad workspace with warm interior lighting, surrounded by green lawn and planning regulation icons including permitted development, height, boundary, insulation, electrics, and building control.

Garden Shed Home Office: Planning Permission & Building Regs Explained (UK)

January 30, 2026 No Comments

A Garden Shed Home Office can often be built under permitted development, but height, location and “incidental use” rules matter. This guide explains when you may need planning permission, when Building Regulations can apply (electrics, insulation, fire safety), and how to plan the base, layout and paperwork so you avoid problems later.

Building inspector discussing garden room compliance with homeowner beside a modern wooden outbuilding, showcasing exposed electrical wiring and insulation for Building Regulations for Garden Rooms assessment.

Building Regulations for Garden Rooms – What You Need to Know Before You Build

October 25, 2025 No Comments

Many garden rooms in England & Wales are exempt from Building Regulations — but not all. This guide explains when rules apply, how to stay compliant, typical Building Control costs, and what drawings or certificates you’ll need. Perfect for anyone planning a garden office, studio or gym and wanting stress-free approval from start to finish.