AMC Garden Annexes /
Make your garden room a home
GARDEN ANNEXES
Individually designed homes for the garden, handmade in the UK
An AMC Garden Annexe is a practical way to create high-quality residential accommodation within the grounds of your home.
Whether you are creating a comfortable home for an elderly relative, independent living space for an adult child, guest accommodation or simply additional family space, every annexe is designed around the people who will use it.
Our annexes can include one or more bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom or shower room, living space, storage, heating and all the services required for comfortable year-round use.
Every project is individually designed. We will work with you to develop the layout, specification and appearance of the annexe, taking into account the space available, your budget and how the accommodation will be used.
We can also manage the planning process on your behalf. Depending on your preferred route, this may involve a Lawful Development Certificate for an annexe designed to meet the statutory definition of a caravan, or a conventional planning and Building Regulations application.
Our annexes are manufactured at our workshop in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire using high-quality materials and come with a comprehensive 10-year structural guarantee.
Get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation design consultation.
PLANNING YOUR GARDEN ANNEXE /
There is more than one way to approach planning for a garden annexe.
Many of our annexes are designed to meet the statutory definition of a caravan and remain ancillary to the main dwelling. In these circumstances, a conventional planning application may not be required and we would normally recommend obtaining a Lawful Development Certificate to formally confirm the planning position.
Alternatively, an annexe can be constructed as a conventional building using the normal planning and Building Regulations process.
Both are legitimate routes. The most suitable option will depend on your requirements, and ultimately the choice is yours.
The Caravan Act route can often provide a more straightforward and cost-effective solution. The structure itself will not normally require Building Regulations approval, and qualifying residential caravans can benefit from a significantly reduced VAT liability compared with a conventionally constructed annexe.
A conventional Building Regulations compliant annexe will generally involve additional technical requirements, surveys, professional fees and specification, so can be significantly more expensive overall.
AMC can explain the options and manage the agreed planning, Lawful Development Certificate and Building Regulations process on your behalf.
HOW MUCH DOES A GARDEN ANNEXE COST? /
Every AMC garden annexe is individually designed, so the final cost will depend on the size, layout and specification of the building.
As a general guide, smaller annexes can start from around £65,000, with many projects falling in the region of £70,000–£110,000 including VAT. Larger or more highly specified annexes can cost more.
The biggest influence on cost is usually the overall size of the building, although glazing, cladding, kitchen and bathroom specification, heating systems and the chosen planning route will also affect the final price.
Caravan Act annexes can often be more cost-effective than conventionally constructed annexes. Our design consultant will talk through the available options and help you develop a specification that makes the best use of your budget.
EXAMPLE LAYOUTS /
Every annexe we build is different, but these example layouts give an idea of what can be achieved at different sizes and budgets.
Layouts can be adapted to suit your requirements, whether you need one or two bedrooms, a larger living area, additional storage, an accessible bathroom or something completely bespoke.
Our design team will develop the layout around the available space and how the annexe will actually be used.
20-30 sqm
£65k-£85k
Full installation inc VAT
30-40 sqm
£85k-£105k
Full installation inc VAT
40+ sqm
£105k+
Full installation inc VAT
WHY CHOOSE US? /
Bespoke design
Every AMC annexe is designed around the available space, your budget and how the accommodation will be used.
We are not restricted to fixed module sizes or standard layouts, so bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living areas and storage can all be configured to suit your requirements.
Planning experience
We can advise on both the Caravan Act route and the conventional planning and Building Regulations route.
We can also prepare and manage Lawful Development Certificate applications, planning applications and Building Regulations submissions where required.
Complete kitchens and bathrooms
We can provide fully fitted kitchens, bathrooms, shower rooms and wet rooms as part of the overall project, together with the associated plumbing, drainage, hot water and electrical work.
Manufactured in our own workshop
Our annexes are manufactured and prepared by our own team at our workshop in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
This allows us to maintain close control over quality and complete a significant proportion of the work before the building arrives on site.
Flexible installation
Depending on the size, design and site access, annexes can be constructed as a single unit or in sections and may be delivered using specialist transport and crane equipment.
Other projects can be constructed more traditionally on site where that is the better solution.
One team from design to completion
We can manage the complete project, including design, planning, foundations, manufacture, installation, kitchens, bathrooms, electrics, plumbing and final finishes.
This gives you one main point of contact throughout the project rather than having to coordinate multiple separate contractors.
10-year structural guarantee
Every AMC garden annexe is covered by our 10-year structural guarantee, giving you additional peace of mind long after the project is complete.
Where we work
Our workshop is located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and we install garden annexes throughout England. But if you like what you see and live further afield, please just give us a call and we’d be delighted to discuss what we can do for you.