Garden rooms and outbuildings in Richmondshire
613 applications since 2020. 551 approved and 33 refused. Refused: about 1 in 18 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 | 51 | 40 | 1 |
| 2025 | 80 | 65 | 9 |
| 2024 | 92 | 72 | 15 |
| 2023 | 65 | 61 | 3 |
| 2022 | 110 | 107 | 2 |
| 2021 | 121 | 117 | 2 |
| 2020 | 94 | 89 | 1 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Planning And Design | 20 | 20 |
| Evolve Architectural Services Ltd | 17 | 18 |
| AFR Design | 16 | 18 |
| Matt Ball Architecture LLP | 14 | 18 |
| Christopher Hodges Planning and Design | 13 | 15 |
| Gracey Architectural Ltd | 8 | 8 |
| Craggs Architects Ltd | 7 | 7 |
| KCA Architecture Ltd | 6 | 6 |
| Krozen Design & Consultancy Limited | 5 | 5 |
| The Plan Shop Architects | 5 | 5 |