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Thinking of adding a dwelling to your garden?
More room for family. A place of their own, close to home. We help you understand what’s possible and how to get it built properly.
Whether you’re just starting or have already chosen a supplier, get clear advice from an independent architect.
For homeowners and garden dwelling contractors across Ireland.
SPACE FOR FAMILY. ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST
NEW GARDEN DWELLING RULES
A garden home without a planning application?
It may be possible.
The 2026 rules allow some garden dwellings without planning permission, provided all the conditions are met. Building standards, inspections and certification still apply.
We can help you understand what that means for your project.
Our Services
01 / OUR SERVICES
Advice, design and help through the build.
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Get answers to your questions
Online consultation | Paid advice
Can I put one in my garden? What should I ask my supplier? What do I need before work starts? Talk through your plans with an architect and leave with a clearer idea of what to do next.
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Get the design right
Online consultation | Paid advice
We help turn your idea into a workable design, or develop the plans you already have. The Design Certifier checks and certifies the design’s compliance with Building Regulations, helping address the requirements before you build.
A garden home involves more than choosing a building. We can help you work out what’s allowed, prepare the design and arrange the checks and certificates needed before it’s occupied.
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Get support through the build
Assigned certifier
Your garden home needs agreed inspections and completion paperwork. As Assigned Certifier, we coordinate the inspection plan and certification with your builder and other professionals, through to completion.
02 / INDEPENDENT ONLINE CONSULTATION
Just starting?
Or already have a supplier?
Bring your questions, ideas or supplier's plans. Our paid online consultation gives you independent architectural advice, wherever you are in the process.
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Thinking about a garden home?
Find out what to check before you choose a supplier or spend money on the project.
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Could a garden home work on your property?
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Could your idea qualify for the planning exemption?
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What help will you need to get it built?
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Already chosen a supplier?
Have drawings, a quotation or a deposit paid? We can help you understand what comes next.
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Are there questions to resolve in your supplier’s plans?
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What is included in the price — and what isn’t?
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Who will prepare the drawings, arrange checks and sign the certificates?
Online Consultation
03 / WORKING WITH A PROVIDER
Just starting?
Or already have a supplier?
A supplier's quotation is a useful starting point. It helps to know exactly what's included, what you need to arrange separately and who will look after the drawings and certificates.
We can work along side your chosen suppler. Bring us the plans and quotation, and we'll help you understand the questions to ask before work begins.
THREE USEFUL QUESTIONS TO ASK
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Will it work my garden?
Check the layout, access and location, as well as whether the planning conditions can be met.
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What does the price include?
Ask about foundations, service connections, drawings and professional fees.
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Will it work my garden?
Agree who handles the design, checks during the build and paperwork before anyone moves in.
How it Works
04 / HOW IT WORKS
Let's make getting started simple.
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Show us what you have
A few garden photos and your ideas are a good start. If you have supplier’s drawings or a quotation, bring those too.
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Talk it through
Ask your questions and discuss what needs checking. We’ll explain the next steps in plain English.
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Choose your next steps
You can use our advice to move forward with your supplier. If you need our design or certification services, we’ll agree the work and fee with you first.
A LITTLE ADVICE NOW, CAN MAKE THE NEXT STEPS EASIER.
FROM OUR BLOG
Garden dwellings: what do the new rules mean for you?
Article coming soon
A simple guide to planning exemption, design and the certificates you need for a garden home.
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