Garden offices have become increasingly popular as more people work remotely or operate businesses from home. These spaces offer a quieter and more focused environment, away from the hustle of the main house. Yet, one key question arises for those considering this option: are garden offices tax deductible? In the UK, a garden office may…
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Building a garden room can be an exciting project, but understanding where you can place it is crucial. Garden rooms under 15 square metres can be built directly up to the boundary of your property, but those between 15 and 30 square metres need to be at least one metre away from any boundary. This…
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The demand for garden rooms with toilets and shower rooms have increased hugely in the past 12 months. Here are some photos of our standard bathroom suite, available with every garden office building.
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For those who have turned their garden room into a home office, a gym, or a creative space, having a strong Wi-Fi connection is essential. An easy way to get Wi-Fi in a garden room is by using a Wi-Fi extender, which can amplify your existing home network. This method involves minimal setup and can…
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We’re proud to introduce a new range of modular, fully insulated, and affordable garden rooms: QuickRoom. Constructed using an insulated panel system that delivers excellent thermal performance and fast installation (typically 3 days) at an affordable price point. Design your QuickRoom and get an instant quote using our 3D configurator. Access it via: designer.gardenofficebuildings.co.uk
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The short answer: probably not One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners is whether they need planning permission before building a garden room. The good news is that most garden rooms fall within permitted development rights, meaning you won’t need to submit a planning application at all. We’ve installed over 1,000 garden…
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Most garden rooms in the UK do not need planning permission. Under permitted development rights, you can build a garden room in your back garden without applying to your local council, as long as you follow a clear set of rules on size, height, position, and use. These rules come from the Town and Country…
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There is no single maximum floor area for a garden room under permitted development. The size of garden room you can build without planning permission depends on three things: how much of your garden you have already built on (the 50% rule), the height of the building, and whether your property sits on designated land.…
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Most garden rooms do not need building regulations approval. If your garden room is under 30 square metres, single storey, and will not be used as a bedroom, it is very likely exempt. But there are important conditions around size, proximity to your boundary, electrical work, and plumbing that you need to understand before you…
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You can build a garden room right up to your boundary fence, provided the total height does not exceed 2.5 metres. If you want a taller building, you must keep it at least 2 metres from the boundary. That is the short answer. The longer answer involves building regulations, fire safety, the Party Wall Act,…
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