Creating a fully habitable Granny Annex has become a huge trend in the South East of England. We have created garden Annex studios for our clients across kent, Sussex and Surrey in towns like Tunbridge wells, Sevenoaks Crowborough, Maidstone, Tonbridge and the surrounding areas.
Is Planning permission required for a garden Annex?
The first thing to consider is the planning side of the project. We can build anything up to 30 square meters without a planning application. We can even add a kitchen or bathroom as long as the space is not considered habitable. This is ideal for a garden office or garden gym.
If however the garden room is larger than 30 square meters and the intention is for it to be considered habitable then the only way to go is with a full planning application.
At Ark Design Build we have handled hundreds of projects like this offering a full design and planning service for just £700 plus vat.
Will you need building control for you garden Annex?
Building control regulations and sign off are there to ensure your habitable garden office is fit for purpose and ticks all of the relevant safety and build requirements set out. These will most importantly include, fire and electrical safety, insulation levels and of course structural integrity.
Any Ark garden Annex or Granny Annex will always conform to the correct regulations required for your project. All handled by our teams.
Can you have a kitchen in your Garden Annex?
Yes you can. We can design and install the kitchen perfect for your space and needs. There really are no limitations to what’s possible.
Can you have a bathroom in your Granny Annex?
All of our habitable garden spaces have a full bathroom installed. These include showers and toilets and in some cases even a bath! The choice really is yours.
How are Ark garden Annex buildings made?
The best part about an Ark Design Build garden Annex is the quality. We are not a flat pack company. Every project is constructed to the highest standards using the exact materials that would be used if we were building the same space attached to your home or in your loft. Which we can also do! The ultimate in luxury and quality. And the best part is we are more cost effective.
Who can live in a garden Annex?
As long as we attain the correct planning permissions for your annex and ensure building control is fully satisfied and signed off, the space is yours to use as you would any room in your main dwelling.
A growing trend is of course the assisted living side of things where a relative or parent can live comfortably in the safety and security of the family space. They still have their own independence with the security of being cared for by the people that matter the most. A much more family friendly and cost effective solution.
So get in touch today and see why our Kent, Sussex and Surrey based clients are creating fully habitable spaces for incredibly affordable prices without compromising on quality.
Below are links to a gallery of our work across the south east as well as a link to our reviews. Which number over 100 all at 5 star.
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/arkdesignbuild.co.uk
https://arkdesignbuild.co.uk/case-study-family-annex-in-paddock-wood-tunbridge-wells-kent/
