Adding a little extra space doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be directly attached to the main house. An annexe might be the ideal solution. But do you need planning permission for an annexe or can you go ahead without?
Annexes offer a great deal of flexibility and they can either be built from scratch in a garden, or converted from a garage, outbuilding or side extension. A rising number of people are choosing to build or convert outbuildings into annexes for home offices, gyms, guest rooms, and suites for parents or children to move in (affectionately called granny flats).
