Do I need planning permission for a garden room?
In almost all cases, garden rooms are classed as outbuildings, which means that you will not need planning permission. However, it’s always best to check with your local authority.
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Manufactured with high-quality and energy-efficient materials, the range of garden buildings is supplied with a 15-year structural guarantee, offering high quality performance at a low cost.
The garden building range is also supplied with double-glazed windows as well as fully insulated walls, roof, and floors, meaning that they will stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer! All products in the garden building range can also be self-assembled easily, as they are shipped with all the fixings and fasteners you’ll need, as well as a detailed instructional guide.
All garden rooms and outbuildings make a great extension to your living space, no matter what they’re used for. For more information, you can take a look at the guides and tips section of our website!
In almost all cases, garden rooms are classed as outbuildings, which means that you will not need planning permission. However, it’s always best to check with your local authority.
Our garden rooms and outbuildings are supplied with a minimum 10-year anti-rot guarantee.
Yes! Forest Garden’s outbuildings are supplied with all the required fixings, fasteners, and felt, as well as a detailed installation guide to help you.
In general, garden rooms need to be at least 1m from any boundary. However, it’s always best to check and make sure with your local authority.
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