Planning and Building Regulations

At Home County Garden Rooms, we ensure the journey to your perfect garden space is smooth and fully compliant with all relevant planning and building regulations. We’ve outlined the key points to consider when planning your bespoke garden building.

Rustic wooden garden room with large glass doors, featuring a covered hot tub area and spacious deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Do I need Planning Permission for a garden room?

Modern garden rooms do not usually require a planning application as they fall within permitted development rules under class E. This is pre-approved planning permission but is subject to several conditions.

The three main factors to take into consideration:

The garden room does not exceed a height of 2.5m (if within 2m of boundary)
The garden room does not take up more than 50% of your garden area. This includes previously constructed extensions or garden rooms
The garden rooms is not to be used for living or sleeping accommodation

Contemporary garden office pod with large glass doors, wooden cladding, and lush green surroundings, providing a serene and stylish workspace.

Do I need Building Regulations approval for a garden room?

The three main factors to take into consideration:

Building Regulations do not usually apply unless you want to sleep in it
A garden room under 15m2 internal floor area can be installed close to any rear boundary
A garden room over 15m2 and up to 30m2 needs its boundary facing elevations to be constructed substantially of non-combustible materials (unless it is over 1m from a boundary)*

*When building a garden room within 1m of a boundary, all of our boundary facing walls meet current spread of flame regulations.

Any garden building with an internal floor area of more than 30 sqm will need to have Building Regulations approval.

Not sure if Planning and Building Regulations Apply?

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding planning permissions and building regulations. Each of our garden rooms adhere to government regulations, ensuring you peace of mind and preventing any issues if you ever choose to sell your property.