On the subject of planning, even if you have permitted development rights you need to be aware of the size requirements for outbuildings. For PD to apply you also need to show that the building’s use is “incidental to the enjoyment of the main dwelling house”.
A garden office that has no employees or clients visiting and is only used for clerical work should fulfil this criterion but different councils have different views on outbuildings used for business purposes. I would advise you approach your council for advice and maybe seek a certificate of lawful development. I got one for mine, it cost £80.
There are also limits on the size and positioning of the building to ensure it remains exempt from building regulations as a lot of off the shelf garden offices will not meet building regs.
A garden office that has no employees or clients visiting and is only used for clerical work should fulfil this criterion but different councils have different views on outbuildings used for business purposes. I would advise you approach your council for advice and maybe seek a certificate of lawful development. I got one for mine, it cost £80.
There are also limits on the size and positioning of the building to ensure it remains exempt from building regulations as a lot of off the shelf garden offices will not meet building regs.
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