Design Requirements

We are happy to provide an initial design idea for clients and / or builders from photos and simple survey information. A description of the proposed extension such as Mansard Orangery 7 x 4m with bi-folds facing out to the garden is enough for us to put an initial sketch design together along with a few photos of the property.

Information needed Some companies will only provide a design service or quote if you accept one of their ‘designers’ conducts a site visit. These are actually sales reps who rarely even do their own drawings and quotes. They pass on the information to head office for drawings and quotations and will often refuse to email the drawing as they want to present their ‘sales pitch’. We don’t do this! If you wish us to provide a sketch design and quotation we can do this not only for Garages but also for Garden Rooms, Orangeries and Conservatories but we do require just a small amount of information for extensions. We have a range of Standard Garages where we can quickly provide a quotation once we know a delivery location. Contact us for a design drawing and quotation. We would produce a sketch design of the proposed building for initial comments and can quote from this design. Once you are happy with the price we would then need to visit site (for an extension) to do a full survey before either applying for planning permission (if required) or CAD manufacture drawings. We can provide frame assembly and roof tiling - groundworks are usually done by a local builder although we can suggest a partner builder in the Midlands or South East.

What we need - Photos, Measurements and Description

1. an overall view of the elevation where the extension is to be sited. 2. one or two close ups of any awkward corners. 3. a rough set of site measurements. 4. a description of the building required. 5. a site address. 6. contact details. From the information provided we will produce a 3d drawing with a proposal of what your building could look like. This design can be amended to suit and when happy with the design we will provide a quotation for the services required. If planning approval is required (we can advise on this) we can supply either planning drawings or we can provide the full planning service. Once planning is approved or you are happy with the quotation if planning isn’t required, we then require a deposit to start the production process. We will then produce CAD drawings for the frame, groundworks and roofworks ready for site delivery and assembly of the frame.

Garages The easiest and quickest way to get a garage drawing and quote is to use our quote forms. Both Single storey garages and garages with a first floor can be requested from the Boscobel quote page or Victory page. Other buildings can be quoted from the Bespoke quote page although Garden Rooms and Orangeries will be drawn as stand alone buildings. This will result in a quotation based on our standard size buildings however we are still happy to design and quote from basic sketches. Sketches without any dimensions will result is a quote from our standard sizes. If you ask for a span or size that is difficult or impossible to achieve with oak, we will advise on the possibilities or alternatives and will usually provide a design that can be built. Even a scribbled ‘post it’ note is good enough for us to produce a sketch and quote.

Please Note

The drawing we provide will only be as good as the information provided and whilst we will try to accommodate any amendments to design, this is limited and dependent on the quality of information supplied - if there’s an important first floor window to avoid, then we need to know about it - preferably with a dimension. If you are ready to place an order then we are happy to visit site to take check dimensions - this is almost always required for a garden room or any building attached to the house.

Design

Requirements

We are happy to provide an initial design idea for clients and / or builders from photos and simple survey information. A description of the proposed extension such as Mansard Orangery 7 x 4m with bi- folds facing out to the garden is enough for us to put an initial sketch design together along with a few photos of the property.

Permitted Development

Buildings which are behind the principle elevation of your property and under 4m in height can usually be built under permitted development. We have a range of standard designs which fall under permitted development or we can design something to suit. You can apply for a Lawful Development Certificate if you want some paperwork to prove that your building is allowed under permitted development rules. Some people might like to see some evidence that your building complies if you sell your property but it’s not a necessity.

When Does Permitted Development Apply?

An oak-framed building, such as a garage, garden room, or extension, may qualify under permitted development if it complies with the following guidelines:

Purpose and Usage:

• The building must be incidental to the main dwelling (e.g. a garage, home office, gym or storage). • Living accommodation, such as an annex, often requires planning permission.

Size Limits:

• The maximum height is 4 metres for dual-pitched roofs or 3 metres for other roof types. • Eaves height cannot exceed 2.5 metres if within 2 metres of a boundary. • Total ground area covered by outbuildings must not exceed 50% of the land around the original house.

Location Restrictions:

• The structure must not be in front of the principal elevation of your home. • It must maintain appropriate distance from boundaries. • Some areas, such as conservation zones, national parks, or listed properties, have stricter controls.

Special Designations:

• For properties within areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) or similar zones, restrictions on size and placement may apply.

Roof Design:

• Flat roofs are restricted to a maximum height of 3 metres. • Balconies or raised platforms are not permitted under permitted development. To ensure your oak-framed project meets permitted development requirements, contact our team today. We’ll guide you through the process, offering tailored advice to bring your vision to life - whether it’s under permitted development or through a successful planning application.

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