Annexes

Planning Permission for Your Garden Annexe: Permitted Development Explained

In many cases, a garden annexe will fall under permitted development, which means you won't need full planning permission from your local council. However, this crucial detail depends significantly on its intended use (e.g., whether it's a granny annexe for permanent living or a simple garden office), its overall size, and its specific location within your property. We strongly recommend consulting directly with your local planning authority to confirm the precise requirements and ensure your timber building project fully complies with all local regulations before commencing construction.

Annexe as a Permanent Residence for Family Members

Yes, an annexe can certainly be designed as a permanent residence for family members, offering a dedicated independent living space right on your property. However, it's absolutely essential to ensure that such a granny annexe or garden annexe complies fully with all relevant building regulations and secures the necessary planning permissions from your local council. It's also crucial to ensure the annexe has all the necessary amenities, including suitable bedrooms, living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, and meets all living space standards to provide a truly comfortable and functional home for your loved ones, allowing them to spend valuable time nearby the main house.

The construction time for an annexe can vary depending on its complexity and size, as well as the specific customisation options chosen for your granny annexe or garden building. Typically, the process can take anywhere from several weeks to a few months from the start of the build, ensuring a quality build. Our experienced team at Northern Log Cabins works efficiently to minimise disruption to your main house and surrounding property, aiming to complete your self contained accommodation project promptly while maintaining our high standards of expert assembly.

Absolutely! We offer a wide range of customisation options for our annexes, ensuring your new granny annexe or garden building truly suits your needs and preferences perfectly. From adjusting the internal layout to selecting the ideal size for your plot, every detail can be tailored. You can also choose from a variety of high-quality materials and beautiful finishes to match your existing home and personal style. Our goal is to create a bespoke self contained accommodation that provides the perfect extra space and reflects your vision for a comfortable and functional living area.

Yes, our annexes can be thoughtfully designed with multiple rooms, providing true self contained accommodation with all the comforts of home. We can include dedicated bedrooms, spacious living areas, fully functional kitchens, and modern bathrooms, ensuring ample extra space for all your needs. The design can be completely tailored to your specific requirements, whether it's for a granny annexe, a garden office, or simply additional living space, ensuring you have all the room and privacy you desire in your new timber building.