Garden Buildings in Lichfield

If you're buying a shed, log cabin, garden room or greenhouse for a Lichfield garden, here's what's useful to know, from getting to our display site to the planning rules in and around the city.

Getting to our display site from Lichfield

The display site is not in Lichfield itself. It's at Buzzards Valley, off Shirrall Drive near Drayton Bassett, on the Tamworth side of the district. From Lichfield city centre it's about 8 miles – usually 15 to 20 minutes by car. Use B78 3EQ in your sat nav.

We're open 7 days a week and you don't need an appointment. If you'd like a guaranteed chat, book a time. Bring your garden measurements and a note of any steps, gates or narrow paths between the road and the spot you have in mind.

Planning in Lichfield: conservation areas matter here

For most gardens, a shed, greenhouse or garden room is permitted development and needs no planning permission. Our planning guide sets out the height and position rules. But there are a lot of protected areas in and around the city, so it's worth a quick check.

• The planning authority is Lichfield District Council. Their planning pages include a planning enquiry tool and a householder section.
• Conservation areas: the district has 22 conservation areas. As well as Lichfield City, they include nearby villages such as Whittington, Shenstone, Alrewas, Wall, Hopwas, Elford and Little Aston. In a conservation area, an outbuilding at the side of the house needs planning permission.
• Article 4 Directions remove some permitted development rights in parts of the district. The council's conservation pages explain where they apply.
• Listed buildings: the city centre has many listed buildings. Any outbuilding in the grounds of a listed building needs planning permission.

If you're in any doubt, a Lawful Development Certificate from the council gives you written confirmation before you spend anything.

Delivery and installation in Lichfield

Every building is made to order and delivered direct from the manufacturer to mainland England, Scotland and Wales. For Lichfield, the most useful points are:

• Ex-display buildings are delivered and installed free within 50 miles of Buzzards Valley – Lichfield is well inside that. See our current ex-display buildings.
• Log cabins are delivered free, craned off the lorry by HIAB onto your kerbside.
• Lifelong steel and Sovereign buildings include installation.
• Beeston concrete garages are installed as standard across our local Midlands area.
• Power Sheds kits can be put up by an approved installer we help you book, and Elite greenhouses can be installed locally by Glorious Greenhouses.

Older streets near the city centre often have narrow alleys or no side access at all. Delivery is to the kerbside, so parts may need carrying through the house. Tell us when we call and we'll check panel sizes with the manufacturer. Read more on our delivery and installation page.

Buildings worth a look for Lichfield gardens

• Garden rooms for working from home: insulated Vista Collection rooms are installed for you; PentHaus rooms (timber frame, or SIPS with the SignatureSIPs option) are designed to your own size. Our garden office guide covers insulation and electrics.
• Greenhouses: from compact lean-tos to large aluminium models and timber Coppice greenhouses, which can suit a more traditional garden in a conservation area. See glass vs polycarbonate.
• Summerhouses: for a sunny corner, browse summerhouses.

Common questions

Is your display site in Lichfield?

No. Despite our name, our display site is at Buzzards Valley near Drayton Bassett, Tamworth (B78 3EQ). It's about 8 miles from Lichfield city centre, usually 15 to 20 minutes by car, and open 7 days a week.

Do I need planning permission for a garden building in Lichfield?

Usually not, if it meets the permitted development rules. Homes in a conservation area, listed buildings and properties where rights have been removed are different. Check with Lichfield District Council if you're unsure.

Do you install garden buildings in Lichfield?

Yes, for many ranges. Ex-display buildings are delivered and installed free within 50 miles of our display site, Lifelong steel and Sovereign buildings include installation, and log cabins are delivered free by HIAB crane to your kerbside.

Distances and drive times are rough guides for a clear run from the town centre and will vary with traffic and your exact starting point. Planning information is general guidance, not legal advice. Always check with the council before you buy.