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Is a granny annex in the garden the solution for you and your relatives?
A granny annex is a practical and fulfilling way to care for a vulnerable or elderly relative.
It's not a cheap or quick fix solution but with our specially designed garden annexes and in-house architectural expertise, you can successfully share your home and garden with your relative.
Building a granny annex - what to consider
You don't need a huge garden to build an annex, but realistically, if the garden is small the annex has to be small - possibly just a bedroom and shower room.
How big can an annex be?
This depends upon the size of your garden and the views of your local planning department. When we make a site visit, prior to designing your annex we will advise on size and position.
Granny annexe planning permission
Planning permission is always needed for a granny annex. To build detached, residential accommodation planning permission and building regulations are always required. Once we have designed your annex and you have approved the plans, we make the planning application for you.
Annex planning permission - how difficult is the process?
It all depends on where you live, attitudes to granny annexes and outbuildings with bedrooms vary significantly depending on the local authority in question. In some areas you'll never get permission for an annex, in other areas you will. It's essential to check with your local planning department at an early stage.
Granny annex design considerations
Granny annexes are essentially small houses. Your local planning department and building control department will want you to build a well designed annex that is appropriate for your house, garden and the local surroundings. We provide a full architectural service and work with you to ensure that your building is comfortable and well designed, suitable for its long term purpose and built to current building regulations standards.
If you'd like to find out more about having an annex designed and built for you -
Please, call Lynn Fotheringham on 01524 737999 or email us your granny annex question.








