Garden annexes in Brent

Covering Brent

Brent sits 8 miles north-west of London, with Wembley east and Harrow 2 miles to the north-west.

Homes in London

Terraced houses dominate many London neighbourhoods, so most projects involve shared walls, narrow access and a party wall process. Conservation areas are widespread, and some boroughs have their own mansard and basement guidance.

What does a garden annexe involve?

A garden annexe is a separate single-storey building in the grounds of a house with its own bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette, used by family members as part of the main household. Unlike a garden office, an annexe that people sleep in normally needs planning permission and full building regulations approval.

Foundations and drainage connections
Kitchenette and shower room
Heating, hot water and electrics

How much should I budget for a garden annexe?

What garden annexes typically cost. These are guide ranges; the written quote for your house replaces them.

Garden annexes	Guide price incl. VAT
Standard specification	£2,400 to £2,900 per m²
Good specification	£2,900 to £3,400 per m²
High specification	£3,400 to £3,900 per m²

What approvals does a garden annexe need in England?

In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.

A self-contained annexe used for sleeping and living normally needs planning permission in England.

What can change the price or programme?

A level threshold and wider doors make the annexe suitable for later life.
Council tax treatment depends on who lives there; check with your council.

From first call to completion

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Questions about a garden annexe in Brent

Do I need planning permission for a garden annexe?

Usually yes, because people will sleep in it. Outbuilding permitted development does not cover living accommodation.

Can you make it wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Level access, wider doors and a level-access shower can be designed in from the start.

How do I get a price for garden annexes in Brent?

Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.

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