Regulations around planning can be confusing, but the majority of our garden rooms comply with national permitted development law, as long as they follow these basic guidelines: 

• 2.5m maximum external height 
• 15m² – 30m² internal floor space to be built at least 1m from any boundary 
• 30m² maximum internal floor space 

There are some instances where planning will be necessary as permitted development allowances do not apply, eg. if the studio

• is to be built in the garden of a ground floor flat, a listed property, in a conservation area or national park; 
• could be considered separate, self-contained, living accommodation;
• takes up more than 50% of your land;
• is built to the front of your property. 

Garden Rooms Sussex will advise you about planning requirements following the initial site visit. We offer a planning service which includes providing all plans, maps and associated documents to complete the application on your behalf, for an additional fee. 

For more information about building regulations and planning, visit www.planningportal.gov.uk.