East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Garden Rooms & Offices in Brighton and Hove
A garden room, or garden office, is a fully insulated, standalone structure built in the garden and fitted with electrics and heating for year-round use as a home office, gym, studio or additional living space, separate from the main house.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for garden rooms & offices
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our garden rooms & offices process
- 01
Site survey and design
Assessing the garden, ground conditions, access for construction and the size and layout that suits your intended use.
- 02
Planning check
Confirming whether the structure falls under permitted development for outbuildings, or needs a planning application.
- 03
Base and construction
Forming the base or foundation, then the insulated timber or SIPs structure, roofing, glazing and cladding.
- 04
Services and fit-out
Running electrics, heating and data cabling from the house, followed by internal lining, flooring and decoration.
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FAQs
Garden Rooms & Offices in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide garden rooms & offices across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
Do I need planning permission for a garden room?
Most garden rooms fall under permitted development provided they are single-storey, set back from the boundary where required, and stay within height and garden-coverage limits. Larger structures, those closer to a boundary, or on designated land may need a full application, which we check for your specific garden.
Can a garden room be used all year round?
Yes, provided it is properly insulated in the walls, roof and floor and fitted with heating — this is what distinguishes a garden room from a summerhouse or garden shed, which are not designed for year-round comfort.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.