Planning-Friendly Garden Room
First Published: 21 February 2019
Refreshed: 28 November 2024
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In most cases, a garden room can be built under Permitted Development rules, meaning you won't need a full planning application. However, some circumstances—such as placing a pitched roof design within 2m of a boundary or building in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—may require planning permission.
Generally, Planning Departments view garden room projects favourably, but each has its own specific regulations.
A Tailored Approach to Planning Approval
This particular project by Timeless Garden Rooms underwent a detailed planning process, requiring multiple design refinements before approval. Thanks to their expertise, the team crafted a design that met the Planning Department’s requirements and delighted the family commissioning the build.
No Side Windows? No Problem
In this case, the Planning Department stipulated no windows could be placed on the side walls of the 5m x 4m garden room. For a space of this size, additional light is typically desired to brighten the interior evenly.
The solution was to incorporate roof windows into the dual-pitched roof design. This satisfied the Planning Department, as roof windows do not overlook neighbouring properties.
The final design included six roof windows—three on each side of the roof—creating a beautifully light and airy space, as seen in the photo.
A Teenager’s Retreat at the Bottom of the Garden
This garden room was designed as a teenager’s den, with thoughtful features to maximise its usability. Data cabling was installed for a high-speed internet connection, and the power sockets feature built-in USB charging points—perfect for modern devices.
A 1m-deep porch was added to the front, providing a welcoming entrance and extra functionality.
Learn More
To learn more about this project, contact Timeless Garden Rooms on 01843 821 851, email sales.timelessgardenrooms@gmail.com, or visit their website to explore more of their bespoke designs.
