Garden annexes in Powys

Covering Powys

Our garden annexes service in Powys covers Newtown, Brecon, Welshpool and Llandrindod Wells and more.

Because Powys covers a wide area, we confirm availability after the first call and include any travel costs in the written quote rather than adding them later.

Homes in Powys

Across Wales you find valley terraces, coastal towns, rural stone houses and newer estates, so access, slopes and local materials all feature in the design.

What goes into a garden annexe?

We design annexes as permanent buildings with proper foundations, insulation and services, and we prepare the planning case showing how the annexe will be used as part of the main home. Connections for water, drainage and power are planned from the start.

Design and planning application
Brick, block or timber-frame structure
Kitchenette and shower room

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

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

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

How is a garden annexe approved in Powys?

Welsh projects need planning clearance from the council under Welsh rules, building regulations approval under the Welsh approved documents, and party wall notices where the work affects a neighbour’s wall or foundations.

In Wales an annexe with sleeping accommodation needs planning permission, usually with a condition tying it to the main house.

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.

What are the steps?

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
Survey at your house. We look at the existing structure, services and access, and agree what the design needs to achieve.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Questions about a garden annexe in Powys

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.

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

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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