Frequently Asked Questions

Most garden studios don't require planning permission, they are classed as outbuildings, so you are allowed to build one as long as you comply with certain rules:

- They must be under 2.5m tall

- Building Regulations do not usually apply unless you want to sleep in it

- Under 15m2 internal floor area can be installed close to any rear boundary

- Over 15m2 and up to 30m2 needs to be a minimum 1m from any boundary

- If you want to put up small detached buildings such as a garden shed, garden room or summerhouse in your garden, Building Regulations (except Part P for Electrical works) will not normally apply if the floor area of the building is less than 15 square metres INTERNAL and contains NO sleeping accommodation.

- If the INTERNAL floor area of the building is between 15 square metres and 30 square metres, you will not normally be required to apply for building regulations approval, providing that the building contains NO sleeping accommodation, and is either at least one metre from any boundary. 

Once the base is down construction will generally take 3-6 weeks depending on what size you have chosen and the specification.

Yes, these are an option.