Garden room guides

Honest answers to the questions people actually ask. Planning, costs, building, and making the most of your garden room.

Planning

Do I need planning permission for a garden room?

Find out whether your garden room needs planning permission. We explain permitted development rules, height limits, boundary distances, and conservation areas in plain English.

8 min readPlanning
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Costs

Garden room vs extension: which costs less?

Compare the real costs of a garden room vs a house extension in 2026. We break down prices, build times, disruption, and long-term value so you can make a fair decision.

9 min readCosts
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Using Your Room

Can you use a garden room as a home office all year round?

Find out if a garden room works as a year-round home office. We cover insulation, heating, condensation, internet, and what it's actually like working from the garden in every season.

8 min readUsing Your Room
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Costs

How much does a garden room cost in 2026?

A clear breakdown of garden room costs in 2026. From budget to high-end, we cover what affects the price, what's included, and how to avoid surprise extras.

10 min readCosts
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