23/09/2026
🏡 DID YOU KNOW? — You may not need planning permission for your outbuilding! 🇼🇸
Thinking about adding a garden room, home office, garage, shed or other outbuilding to your property in Wales?
Under Permitted Development Rights, some outbuildings can be built without making a full planning application — but there are important rules and restrictions to consider. 📐
For example:
✅ The building generally needs to be incidental to the enjoyment of your home
✅ There are restrictions on where an outbuilding can be positioned
✅ Height limits apply, particularly if the building is within 2 metres of a boundary
✅ The total area covered by additions and other buildings can be restricted
✅ Special rules can apply to conservation areas, National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and listed buildings
✅ Permitted development rights may have been removed from your property, so it's important to check
⚠️ Don't assume that because it's a "garden room" or "shed", planning permission isn't required. The size, location, design and circumstances of the property can all make a difference.
📩 Planning a new outbuilding in Wales? Get in touch before you start building — checking the rules beforehand could save you time, money and a planning headache later!
