Architect-designed · Built in-house · Surrey, London & the Home Counties
Bespoke architectural garden cabins built across Surrey, London and the Home Counties.
Garden Cabins
Not Just a Garden Room.
A Space to Stay.
Acoustic Separation
Engineered wall and glazing assemblies that eliminate household noise, creating a focused, distraction-free work environment.
Thermal Insulation
High-performance insulation ensures comfortable year-round temperatures with minimal energy use.
Data & Connectivity
Cat6 cabling, dedicated power circuits and full fibre-ready infrastructure built in from day one.
Lighting for Screen & Video
Designed lighting layouts that support screen-based work and video conferencing without glare or shadow.
Design
Architecture That Sits Comfortably in Its Setting
Flat roof or single pitch
Clean, contemporary profiles that complement your home and garden.
Timber or composite cladding
Chosen for character and longevity.
Framed glazing
Proportioned openings that connect inside to out.
Proportion and overhang
Considered form that relates to the garden.
Bespoke garden cabins designed to feel intentional, personal, and seamlessly part of everyday life.
Planning
Can I Build a Garden Cabin in Surrey or London?
Most garden cabins are classified as outbuildings and fall within permitted development rights. This means you can build without submitting a formal planning application, provided certain conditions are met.
We assess planning constraints during our site consultation — so you have clarity before commitment.
Explore our full portfolio of completed garden room projects, or visit our Chobham showroom to see the build quality in person.
Common Questions
Why a Garden Cabin?
Can you sleep in a log cabin in your garden?
You can comfortably sleep in one of our high-quality insulated log cabins, and many people use their garden rooms as guest rooms. However, there are rules about living in a garden room. If you want to use your garden room as a permanent bedroom, it’s best to seek advice from a specialist.
Can you legally live in a log cabin permanently?
Our log cabins and garden rooms are comfortable enough to live in, but there are a few rules to be aware of. If you want to live in the garden room or use it as a permanent bedroom, you will need to apply for planning permission because it will no longer fall under the rules for a permitted development.
How big can I build a cabin without planning permission?
You can build a garden cabin without planning permission as long as you make sure it is under 10m x 10m in size, and it does not go over 3 metres in height in most cases, or 2.5 metres if it is located within 2 metres of the property’s boundary. Most of our garden cabins are within these specifications so you do not require planning permission.
Do you need planning permission for log cabins?
When it comes to installing a bespoke garden room, there are several legal and regulatory requirements to consider, and one of the most important is planning permission. Whether you need planning permission for your garden room depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the building, its location, and its intended use.
At Into The Garden Room, our team of experts has extensive experience in navigating the planning permission process. We will work with you to assess your needs and help determine whether or not you need planning permission for your garden room.
In general, planning permission is not required for small, single-story garden rooms that are not intended for permanent habitation and are located within the boundaries of your property. However, if your garden room is larger, taller, or closer to a boundary, planning permission may be required.
For example, the overall size of the garden room must be no larger than 10m x 10m, and the eaves must be no higher than 2.5 metres. If you live in a conservation area, you would need to build behind the rear elevation of your house for the garden room to fall under permitted development.
If planning permission is necessary, our team will guide you through the application process, providing all the information you need to make an informed decision. We’ll make sure the process is as straightforward and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting the garden room of your dreams. Contact us today to learn more about the planning permission requirements for your garden room or get a quote today.
