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Orpington: garden house built under outbuilding PD rules

Garden house outbuilding built under PD rules in an Orpington back garden

The brief

Create a garden house for work and storage, with no planning delays.

PD question answered

Are garden houses permitted development?
Yes, if height, footprint, and location limits are met and it remains ancillary to the home.

Constraints

  • Height limits near boundaries
  • Keep site coverage proportionate
  • Ensure ancillary use only

What we did

  • Designed a low roof profile to meet boundary limits
  • Controlled footprint to stay within PD thresholds
  • Documented use as ancillary space

Outcome

A compliant garden house delivered quickly and efficiently.