Outbuildings

A garden annexe can transform a family's life by giving the person living in the building closeness to their loved ones whilst maintaining the privacy of having their own space. This means that the rest of the family are also happy that they are only one minute away from a parent or young person in the annexe. It provides the best of both worlds, especially if the main property doesn't have the space or privacy required to accommodate a family member.  

Booths Garden Studios offer the L shape QC Garden Annex which contains a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom so enables independent living but still only a minute away from the main property. 

A standard annexe would normally be a permanent fixture; however a Booths Garden Studio annexe can be movable and require less substantial foundations. This means the cost is usually less and it can be installed quicker.  

Another advantage of a portable annexe is if the family's circumstances change in a few years’ time, it can be sold and transported from a garden to another family who can enjoy its use.  

Will my project need a planning application? 

Working out whether you require a planning application relies on the size and placement of the annexe, and what it will be used for. 

If you wish to ensure any proposed work is lawful without making a planning application, you can always seek a Lawful Development Certificate from the local authority.  

Booths Garden Studios have expert advisers who can provide assurance and guidance on the best approach for your project. 

• See a tour of a QC Garden Annexe from Alex Booth, the designer of the Booths QC Annexe¹.
• Contact Booths Garden Studios².

1. https://www.boothsgardenstudios.co.uk/case-studies/view/l-shape-garden-annexe
2. https://www.boothsgardenstudios.co.uk/contact