15/10/2026
FAQ series: Do I need planning permission?
Many homeowners don't realise that timber garden buildings do not usually require planning permission.
As long as it complies with the following:
• 📍 Build Location: Your building is placed in your side or rear garden—never forward of the front wall of your house.
• 📐 Height: It stays single-story with a maximum eaves height of 2.5m. If you place it within 2 meters of your property boundary, the entire building must not exceed 2.5m in height. (Away from the boundary, you can go up to 3m for flat roofs or 4m for dual-pitched roofs!).
• 🏡 Garden Space: The building (plus any existing extensions or sheds) do not take up more than 50% of your original garden area.
• 🛌 Building Purpose: It's used for everyday domestic enjoyment—like a home gym, office, or hobby room—and not as separate sleeping accommodation.
⚠️ Just some important information: If your home is a listed building, or if you live in a Conservation Area, National Park, or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), stricter rules may apply and you should alway check with your local authority if you are not sure as the rules do vary.
