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 vunerable or elderly relative.

It is not a cheap or quick fix solution
but with InsideOut's architectural expertise and guidance, you could successfully share your home and garden with your relative.

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Building a granny annex - what to think about

You don't have to have 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.

Granny annexe planning permission

Planning permission is always needed for a granny annex. To build detached, residential accomodation planning permission and building regulations are always required.

“InsideOut impressed me with their care about detail, their willingness to listen to what I wanted and their help at all times with the project.
Also, Gordon and Lynn visited whilst the building work was going on, to monitor progress.
I was supported every step of the way.”
Katie Hunter, Caversham, Berks.

Granny annex planning permission - how difficult is the process?

It all depends on where you live, attitudes to granny annexes and outbuildingswith bedrooms vary significantly depending on the local authority in question. In some areas you will never get permission for an annex, in other areas you will. It is 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 talk more about Granny living at the bottom of your garden

Please, call us on 01524 737 999 or email us your granny annex question.

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