Garden rooms and outbuildings in Reigate
3,131 applications since 2020. 2,560 approved and 316 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 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 | 315 | 222 | 18 |
| 2025 | 431 | 369 | 31 |
| 2024 | 420 | 361 | 40 |
| 2023 | 457 | 350 | 70 |
| 2022 | 496 | 413 | 48 |
| 2021 | 585 | 491 | 63 |
| 2020 | 427 | 354 | 46 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | 422 | 66 | about 1 in 7 |
| Croydon | 6,578 | 1,645 | about 1 in 5 |
| Epsom and Ewell | 0 | 0 | none |
| Mole Valley | 23,939 | 4,958 | about 1 in 6 |
| Sutton | 2,498 | 522 | about 1 in 6 |