Do you need planning permission for a garden gym?

By UK law, you are entitled to up to 30m² of development space for an outbuilding in your garden, without the need for express planning permission. Government guidelines state that you will not require permission if the following conditions are met: The outbuilding must be situated at the side or rear of your house, and cannot extend beyond the part of the original house that is nearest to the road. The outbuilding must be single storey. The outbuilding must not be on the grounds of a listed building.

How big should a garden room be without planning permission?

Your garden room, garden gym, or office gym can be up to 30m² before planning permission is required. There are some stipulations regarding height that must also be considered, such as: The maximum eaves height, the height of the building’s walls; not including the height of the roof of the building, must be no more than 2.5m (8.25ft) The maximum overall height of a building with a dual pitched roof must be no more than 4m (13.1ft) The maximum overall height of the building must be no more than 3m (9.8ft) with a flat roof.

Are there examples of other garden gyms Cabin Master have built?

Visit our Gallery page for a showcase of our Garden Gyms. We also have gym room case studies available, giving you a more detailed insight into some of our previous gym room projects.

How big are Cabin Master garden gyms?

Our most compact Garden Gyms start at 15m² and go all the way up to 18m², meaning we have options to fit any garden size.

How Do You Turn a Garden Shed into a Gym?

A garden shed, particularly one that has previously only been used for storage, is not usually suitable for the purpose of turning into a garden gym without major works being undertaken. Garden sheds are rarely thermally insulated; damp proof, structurally suitable, or tall enough to confidently house expensive gym equipment, particularly if the equipment is made of corrodible metals or requires a high roof such as the ‘functional training centres’ that are common in home gyms. The best way to create a gym for your garden is to create a purpose built cabin that can house your equipment safely and securely.

How High Should a Garden Gym Be?

One of the most overlooked considerations for a garden gym is internal head height. Our standard buildings are built to meet the typical permitted development requirements needed, and while this is sufficient for some gym equipment and exercise, generally, a height of 2.5m of ceiling height is required to ensure adequate clearance for others pieces of apparatus, such as weights, hanging punch bags and bars. Our taller buildings provide an internal height of 2.5m, meaning you've got plenty of room to enjoy all the usual routines you'd take part in at the gym.

How Long Will It Take to Build My Garden Gym?

Depending on the dimensions you opt for with your garden gym, typically our garden buildings don't take any longer than 4 working days to complete. This process begins with our team putting down the base and foundations, followed the next day by the main building., which takes between 1-2 days. Our teams contain at least two members of expert staff, who work together to get the job done. Next the electric points and lighting is installed, and finally our decorator will take care of finishing off your cabin inside with a coat or two of paint in your chosen shades (or shades, many owners opt for a feature wall as well as a main colour), and the outside will be treated if you chose a redwood or cedar garden gym.

Can my Gym feature different zones for Cardio, Strength, Yoga etc?

Our gym rooms are designed around your wants and preferences. This can include internal partition walls to divide up your garden gym into multiple sections.

Where do Cabin Master deliver?

Cabin Master offers nationwide delivery, so can deliver throughout the UK. We also have show sites in Nottingham and Studley, where you can explore our various options in-person and get personalised advice and design consultations from our cabin experts.