GARDEN ROOM CO FAQs

Garden Rooms are typically categorised as permitted development, meaning you don't need to submit a planning permission application, as long as the following conditions are satisfied. At The Garden Room Co we'll collaborate with you to ensure that all these conditions are fulfilled. 

  • Garden Rooms should have a single-story design with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 meters and a maximum total height of 4 meters when featuring a dual pitched roof, or 3 meters in all other instances 
  • If the Garden Room is within 2 meters of the property boundary, the entire structure should have a height not exceeding 2.5 meters. 
  • You are allowed to build structures covering a maximum of 50% of your entire garden area. 
  • It is not allowed to place any structures in front of the front-facing side of the house. 
  • Your garden area encompasses all of your land, excluding the portion occupied by your house. This area encompasses the front garden, side gardens, and the back garden, minus any space occupied by additional structures or features like fuel tanks, and so on. 
  • In conservation areas, it is prohibited to construct anything in the front or side of the property, but you can place a garden room in the back garden 
  • Listed buildings; require full planning permission. 
  • A newly constructed building should not function as an independent, self-contained living space, and it should not include a microwave antenna. If these conditions are not met, planning permission would be required in such a situation. 
Building Regulations serve as a baseline set of criteria for the planning, construction, and modifications of nearly all buildings. These standards, established by the government, are primarily aimed at safeguarding your safety, health, and overall welfare. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in conserving energy and preserving the environment, promoting sustainable development.
Garden rooms constructed without compliance to building regulations typically suffer from several shortcomings. These structures often lack proper foundations, making the room susceptible to movement, which in turn weakens the overall structure.

Furthermore, their walls, floors, and ceilings are constructed using non-structural materials with minimal insulation. Consequently, these rooms tend to become uncomfortably humid in the summer and uninhabitably cold during the winter.

Safety measures such as fire ratings are commonly disregarded, and crucial aspects like ensuring adequate air circulation within wall cavities and incorporating vapor barriers or breathing membranes are frequently overlooked.

Opting to build a garden room without adhering to building regulations can result in significant long-term expenses. Such structures have a much shorter lifespan and lead to increased heating and cooling costs.
Less Than 15m2 Internal Floor Area – Building regulations will not normally apply.

Between 15m2 and 30m2- Building regulations become necessary when the garden room is positioned within a meter of a property boundary or if it is primarily constructed using materials that are combustible.

Anything larger than the 30m2 building regulations is required.

In all cases, building regulations are required if the building includes any sleeping accommodation.
The majority of our Garden Rooms can be set up in a week, although the installation schedule may vary depending on the project's size and unique requirements. Additionally, we maintain a clean and disruption-free environment, ensuring that family life remains undisturbed.
If by chance an issue arises with your Garden Room, rest assured that we commit to being at the location within 48 hours to resolve it.
Yes, all customers are required to pay a 25% deposit prior to any work starting.
Because of the thoughtfully chosen materials, minimal to zero maintenance is required for each garden room.
To ensure a smooth installation process, it's essential that we perform a site survey. This survey will involve assessing factors like accessibility, site location, and identifying any potential need for additional equipment.
We ensure no unexpected or hidden fees. Delivery is free throughout England, Scotland, and Wales!

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