Journal Garden shed

Planning & Purchasing

Design & Engineering

Design & Engineering

Planning & Purchasing

Planning & Purchasing

Assembly, use & care

Assembly, use & care

Planning & Purchasing

What legal requirements do I need to be aware of, and what preparations do I need to make? How does the ordering process for a garden shed work? Can I customise my garden shed? We answer these and other questions in detail in our guide to "Planning & Purchasing".

Legal Requirements

Legal requirements – what you need to bear in mind

Boundary development: the 9-metre rule and the quota principle

No planning permission required or a planning application? Keeping an eye on the cubic metre limit

The Local Development Plan – The small print from the local council

Neighbourhood law: Planning harmony over the garden fence

International building law: Garden sheds in Europe

Foundation

Foundation requirements and technical planning

Foundation and edging: The technical foundation for your garden shed

Flooring and anchoring: Pros and cons of the four most common substrates

Gradients and variations on existing sites

Protection against water ingress and moisture

Technical interfaces: electrical, pool and drainage systems

Customisation & Connections

Customisation & Modules (The Modular Principle)

Modular system: dimensions, doors and canopies

Interior organisation and modular add-on modules

Lighting design, special-purpose uses and extended living spaces

Mix of materials, façade design and integration into the site

Ordering Process

The ordering process – 6 steps to finding your dream property