Garden annexes in Somerset

Covering Somerset

We cover Somerset, including Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton and Yeovil, and the towns around them.

Homes in the South West

The South West mixes stone and render cottages, Victorian terraces in the larger towns and modern estates, and many historic centres are conservation areas where materials and roof shapes are closely controlled.

What do you get with 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.

Foundations and drainage connections
Heating, hot water and electrics
Accessible design options for older relatives

How much should I budget for a garden annexe?

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 Somerset?

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 should Somerset homeowners check first?

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 happens after I enquire?

Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
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.

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 Somerset?

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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