Garden rooms and outbuildings in Barking and Dagenham
347 applications since 2025. 155 approved and 78 refused. Refused: about 1 in 3 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, not in front of the house
- No higher than 2.5 m within 2 m of a boundary; otherwise 4 m with a dual-pitched roof or 3 m any other
- Together with other buildings, no more than half the garden and grounds
- For use incidental to the house, not a separate home
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 153 | 52 | 31 |
| 2025 | 194 | 103 | 47 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 3,099 | 501 | about 1 in 7 |
| Greenwich | 1,369 | 493 | about 1 in 4 |
| Havering | 6,241 | 1,410 | about 1 in 5 |
| Newham | 768 | 256 | about 1 in 4 |
| Redbridge | 3,021 | 841 | about 1 in 5 |