Do I Need Planning Permission for a Summerhouse or Garden Room?

24 January 2023 - Joanna Hazelton
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Don’t be daunted by the thought of Planning Permission when considering a summerhouse in your garden. Most garden rooms and summerhouses do not need Planning Permission. They are classed as an outbuilding on your property. These are permitted developments and do not require an application for planning permission as long as all the conditions listed […]

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How to Treat and Maintain Your Summerhouse

- Joanna Hazelton
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Whether you want to create the perfect girlie haven or man den, you really can’t beat having a bolt hole in your garden to escape to for some peace and quiet and well needed me-time! A summerhouse is just the job. But to get the most from your garden room and guarantee years of enjoyment, […]

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Log Cabins vs Summerhouses – What Are The Differences?

3 August 2022 - Joanna Hazelton
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Additional living space in the garden? Yes please.

Add some comfy furniture and, voila! You’ve got just the spot to escape to on a summer’s day with a pot of tea and the latest bestseller. An area to relax and enjoy the garden from with family and friends. Somewhere to unwind after a long day with a glass of fizz and bag of twiglets.

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Garden Shed of the Year 2018: Proof a Shed is Not Just a Home for your Wellies, Flower Pots and Lawnmower

2 October 2018 - Joanna Hazelton
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When is a black cab not a black cab? When it’s a garden shed. No, this isn’t a really dreadful Christmas cracker joke. This is a runner up in the Cuprinol Shed of the Year Competition 2018.   It just goes to show that with a quirky imagination and a spot of creativity, the sky […]

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