Garden annexes · Chapeltown

Garden annexes in Chapeltown

Homeowners in Chapeltown can get garden annexes from one company: the design, the paperwork and the building work sit with us rather than with three separate firms.

Covering Chapeltown

Alongside Chapeltown, we also cover Rotherham, Sheffield (6 miles to the south) and Barnsley.

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Yorkshire has a strong mix of stone terraces, red-brick semis and modern estates, plus conservation areas in many historic towns and villages.

What is a garden annexe?

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.

  • Design and planning application
  • Kitchenette and shower room
  • Accessible design options for older relatives

What is the guide price for a garden annexe in Chapeltown?

Typical ranges for garden annexes. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.

Garden annexesGuide 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

How is a garden annexe approved in Chapeltown?

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. Permitted development for outbuildings does not cover living accommodation.

What can affect a garden annexe?

  • Drainage may need a pump if the garden falls away from the sewer.
  • A level threshold and wider doors make the annexe suitable for later life.

How does the project run?

  1. Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
  2. We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
  3. Drawings, approvals, written quote. We prepare the design, apply for the approvals it needs, and give you a fixed price in writing.
  4. Build and hand over. Our teams build to the programme, building control inspects, and you get the completion paperwork at the end.

Garden annexes: common questions

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.

How much does a garden annexe cost?

Around £2,400 to £3,900 per square metre including VAT, depending on finish and services.

Can you visit a house in Chapeltown to quote?

Yes. After a short call we arrange a site visit to measure up and agree what the design needs to do, then send a written price.

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