Does a Garden Room Require Planning Permission?
We are going to explain permitted development rights and why most of our Garden Rooms don’t require planning permissions.
Most houses in the UK have permitted development rights which allow you to carry out changes to your property without the need for planning permission. The main exceptions are flats, maisonettes and listed buildings, where planning permission is always required. For most properties an imaginary line is drawn along the principal elevation of the house, anything in front of that will always require planning permission but everything in the side or rear gardens would be considered permitted development.
In a conservation area the line is drawn along the rear elevation meaning a garden room in the side garden would require planning permission but those in the rear garden would be permitted development.
In a National Park or area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) providing your property has their permitted development rights intact there is an additional rule. permitting development within 20 metres of any part of the house but restricting development outside of this area to 10 square metres, this does include any existing sheds or outbuildings already on site.
if you’d like to build something over 10 square metres more than 20 metres from your property planning permission would be required. whilst these rules are applicable to the vast percentage of the country we would always recommend checking for any local restrictions.
If you want to construct your garden room under permitted development, you’ll need to make sure it meets the following rules, wherever you live in the UK:
Your garden room isn’t in front of your home. The total area of all extensions, sheds and outbuildings – including your proposed garden room – must not cover more than 50% of the total area of land around your house. If it’s within 2 metres of your boundary, the maximum height is 2.5 metres. The eaves are no more than 2.5 metres above ground level.
It doesn’t have a balcony, veranda or a raised platform. It isn’t a self-contained living accommodation.
Scottish Planning Permissions:
In Scotland, planning regulations can vary slightly from the rest of the UK. It’s important to note that planning laws and regulations are devolved, which means that the Scottish Government has control over its own planning policies. In Scotland, the rules for permitted development rights can differ, and they may be subject to change. Therefore, it’s essential to check with your local planning authority or consult the Scottish Government’s guidelines for the most up-to-date information regarding permitted development rights for garden rooms.
If you want to construct your garden room under permitted development in Scotland, you’ll need to make sure it meets the following rules, wherever you live in the UK:
• it’s located at the back of the house
• it’s not used as a separate home to live in
• it, and any other development, does not take up half or more of the ‘ rear curtilage’ – this means half or more of the grounds behind your home
• it’s not higher than 4 metres at the highest point
• any part that’s a metre or less from the boundary is no higher than 2.5 metres
• the eaves (the part where the wall meets the roof) is no higher than 3 metres
• if the land is in a conservation area or in the grounds of a listed building, the building has a footprint of less than 4 square metres
Garden rooms and Building Regulations
Building Regulations are about how a structure is designed, built and insulated. Having the right certificates is important, as they’ll be needed if you sell your house.
However Building Regulations don’t usually apply to outbuildings, as long as:
It’s not attached to your main home, the floor area is less than 15 square metres and it doesn’t include sleeping accommodation.
If the floor area is between 15square metres and 30square metres, you still don’t usually have to apply for Building Regulations approval, as long as there’s no sleeping accommodation and it’s more than 1 metre from your boundary and is made of non-combustible materials.
It will need to comply with Building Regulations if you ever plan to sleep in it or use it as a guest bedroom.
Electrics in your garden room will need to comply with part P of the Building Regulations. For example, if you have a separate consumer unit in your garden room, a qualified electrician will connect it to your mains supply. They will test that the system is safe and issue a certificate showing that it meets the relevant Building Regulations, you may need planning permission for your proposed garden room if you intend to use it for activities that you would usually do in your main home, such as showering or cooking.
Scottish Building Regulations:
In Scotland, Building Regulations are distinct from those in other parts of the UK, as they are set and regulated by the Scottish Government. The rules and requirements for outbuildings, including garden rooms, may differ from the rest of the UK. Therefore, it’s crucial to consult the latest Scottish Building Regulations and seek guidance from your local authority to ensure compliance.
The key considerations under Scottish Building Regulations for garden rooms typically include the following:
• It’s not attached to your main home.
• The floor area is less than 15 square meters, and it doesn’t include sleeping accommodation.
• If the floor area is between 15 square meters and 30 square meters, you still don’t usually have to apply for Building Regulations approval, as long as there’s no sleeping accommodation and it’s more than 1 meter from your boundary and is made of non-combustible materials.
• However, the specific requirements and conditions may vary in Scotland, so it’s important to consult the latest guidelines and local regulations for any deviations.
Always remember that regulations can change, so staying updated with the most recent guidelines from the Scottish Government and local authorities is crucial when planning and constructing garden rooms in Scotland.
Does a Garden Room Require Planning Permission?
We are going to explain permitted development rights and why most of our Garden Rooms don’t require planning permissions.
Most houses in the UK have permitted development rights which allow you to carry out changes to your property without the need for planning permission. The main exceptions are flats, maisonettes and listed buildings, where planning permission is always required. For most properties an imaginary line is drawn along the principal elevation of the house, anything in front of that will always require planning permission but everything in the side or rear gardens would be considered permitted development.
In a conservation area the line is drawn along the rear elevation meaning a garden room in the side garden would require planning permission but those in the rear garden would be permitted development.
In a National Park or area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) providing your property has their permitted development rights intact there is an additional rule. permitting development within 20 metres of any part of the house but restricting development outside of this area to 10 square metres, this does include any existing sheds or outbuildings already on site.
if you’d like to build something over 10 square metres more than 20 metres from your property planning permission would be required. whilst these rules are applicable to the vast percentage of the country we would always recommend checking for any local restrictions.
If you want to construct your garden room under permitted development, you’ll need to make sure it meets the following rules, wherever you live in the UK:
Your garden room isn’t in front of your home. The total area of all extensions, sheds and outbuildings – including your proposed garden room – must not cover more than 50% of the total area of land around your house. If it’s within 2 metres of your boundary, the maximum height is 2.5 metres. The eaves are no more than 2.5 metres above ground level.
It doesn’t have a balcony, veranda or a raised platform. It isn’t a self-contained living accommodation.
Garden rooms and Building Regulations
Building Regulations are about how a structure is designed, built and insulated. Having the right certificates is important, as they’ll be needed if you sell your house.
However Building Regulations don’t usually apply to outbuildings, as long as:
It’s not attached to your main home, the floor area is less than 15 square metres and it doesn’t include sleeping accommodation.
If the floor area is between 15square metres and 30square metres, you still don’t usually have to apply for Building Regulations approval, as long as there’s no sleeping accommodation and it’s more than 1 metre from your boundary and is made of non-combustible materials.
It will need to comply with Building Regulations if you ever plan to sleep in it or use it as a guest bedroom.
Electrics in your garden room will need to comply with part P of the Building Regulations. For example, if you have a separate consumer unit in your garden room, a qualified electrician will connect it to your mains supply. They will test that the system is safe and issue a certificate showing that it meets the relevant Building Regulations, you may need planning permission for your proposed garden room if you intend to use it for activities that you would usually do in your main home, such as showering or cooking.
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Does a Garden Room Require Planning Permission?
We are going to explain permitted development rights and why most of our Garden Rooms don’t require planning permissions.
Most houses in the UK have permitted development rights which allow you to carry out changes to your property without the need for planning permission. The main exceptions are flats, maisonettes and listed buildings, where planning permission is always required. For most properties an imaginary line is drawn along the principal elevation of the house, anything in front of that will always require planning permission but everything in the side or rear gardens would be considered permitted development.
In a conservation area the line is drawn along the rear elevation meaning a garden room in the side garden would require planning permission but those in the rear garden would be permitted development.
In a National Park or area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) providing your property has their permitted development rights intact there is an additional rule. permitting development within 20 metres of any part of the house but restricting development outside of this area to 10 square metres, this does include any existing sheds or outbuildings already on site.
if you’d like to build something over 10 square metres more than 20 metres from your property planning permission would be required. whilst these rules are applicable to the vast percentage of the country we would always recommend checking for any local restrictions.
If you want to construct your garden room under permitted development, you’ll need to make sure it meets the following rules, wherever you live in the UK:
Your garden room isn’t in front of your home. The total area of all extensions, sheds and outbuildings – including your proposed garden room – must not cover more than 50% of the total area of land around your house. If it’s within 2 metres of your boundary, the maximum height is 2.5 metres. The eaves are no more than 2.5 metres above ground level.
It doesn’t have a balcony, veranda or a raised platform. It isn’t a self-contained living accommodation.
Garden rooms and Building Regulations
Building Regulations are about how a structure is designed, built and insulated. Having the right certificates is important, as they’ll be needed if you sell your house.
However Building Regulations don’t usually apply to outbuildings, as long as:
It’s not attached to your main home, the floor area is less than 15 square metres and it doesn’t include sleeping accommodation.
If the floor area is between 15square metres and 30square metres, you still don’t usually have to apply for Building Regulations approval, as long as there’s no sleeping accommodation and it’s more than 1 metre from your boundary and is made of non-combustible materials.
It will need to comply with Building Regulations if you ever plan to sleep in it or use it as a guest bedroom.
Electrics in your garden room will need to comply with part P of the Building Regulations. For example, if you have a separate consumer unit in your garden room, a qualified electrician will connect it to your mains supply. They will test that the system is safe and issue a certificate showing that it meets the relevant Building Regulations, you may need planning permission for your proposed garden room if you intend to use it for activities that you would usually do in your main home, such as showering or cooking.
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