If you wish to create a garden room well-suited for office use under PD rights, it will need to fall under certain rules. It’ll need to be single storey with a max eaves height of 2.5 m, and an overall height of 4m with a dual pitched roof (3m for other types). Structures erected within 2m of a boundary can be no taller than 2.5 m.
Garden rooms may be an ideal solution for gaining additional space without the hassle (and price tag) of an extension.
While the most basic models come just as a standard ‘pod’ outdoors, others may be equipped with power, heating and ethernet connection so you can continue with work in private without disturbances, all with a great view of the garden.
Once you’ve determined where you stand with planning, you’ll need to think of a design that’s not only aesthetically attractive but also functional for day-to-day work.