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All 2.5m high garden rooms need Planning Permission. The question is whether yours falls within the ‘Express’ or ‘Deemed’ category

All garden rooms need Planning Permission - either ‘Express’ or ‘Deemed’ Permission.

Many people are told that a 2.5m high garden room is always ‘Permitted Development’ and so doesn’t require Approval from the Local Planning Authority (eg it falls within the ‘Deemed’ category, rather that ‘Express’). However, have they researched your property to confirm that your ‘Permitted Development’ rights are still intact ? This, along with many other checks, need to be done.

If you think your development falls within the ‘Deemed’ category, then a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) is the way to go. It is optional but but its a valuable legal document that confirms that local Planning Permission is not required for your project. Importantly, no consultations are carried out by the LPA, meaning that your neighbours aren’t sent a letter. Speaking of neighours, it also helps to avoid any complaints during the construction process or even after it has been completed.

In conclusion, the Certificate provides you - along with any future purchaser of your property - with TOTAL peace of mind regarding the Planning status of your garden room. This assurance allows you to confidently enjoy your new investment.

An LDC is a great option for many projects that can fit within certain parameters and we can deal with the whole process for you. If you are considering a Spring 2025 start date, now is definitely the best time to ask for your Certificate.