Expert advice
Buyer's Guide
Planning permission, permitted development and choosing the right garden room.
Practical guides so you can plan your summer house or garden office with confidence.
Do I Need Planning Permission for a Garden Room in the UK? (2026 Guide)
Under UK Permitted Development Rights, most bespoke garden buildings can be installed without planning permission. Learn the 2.5m rule, boundary distances and how our pent designs keep you on the right side of the law.
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Preparing Your Garden: What Base Do You Need for a Summer House?
Concrete slab, paving slabs or timber frame and ground screws—here's what to choose for your build and what to never do. We'll tell you exactly what footprint and base type you need.
Read guide arrow_forward Spruce vs Pine: The Truth About Garden Building Timber
Why mass-market Spruce (Whitewood) is pushed by flat-pack companies—and why premium Pine (Redwood) outlasts it in the UK. Cell structure, the treatment trap, and the Ecco Sheds standard.
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