Garden annexes in South Yorkshire

Covering South Yorkshire

Our garden annexes service in South Yorkshire covers Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley and more.

Homes in Yorkshire and the Humber

Stone-built terraces are typical of many West Yorkshire towns, while red brick dominates in Hull and much of South Yorkshire, so matching materials is a big part of designing an extension here.

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.

Foundations and drainage connections
Kitchenette and shower room
Accessible design options for older relatives

How much should I budget for a garden annexe?

Indicative costs for garden annexes. London and the South East usually sit towards the top of each range.

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?

Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 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 I think about before starting?

The annexe normally has to remain part of the main household, not let as a separate home.
Drainage may need a pump if the garden falls away from the sewer.

How does the project run?

Tell us about the project. Call, use the guide price tool or send the form with a few photos and a postcode.
We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
Construction and completion. One site lead co-ordinates every trade through to the building control certificate.

Your questions answered

How much does a garden annexe cost?

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

How long does an annexe take to build?

About 14 to 24 weeks on site after approvals.

Can you visit a house in South Yorkshire 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.

Garden annexes near South Yorkshire

Learn more about garden annexes, or see every project we cover in South Yorkshire.