Garden Buildings in Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield homes often come with good-sized gardens and mature trees, which opens up more options than most places – from a proper log cabin or garden office to a large greenhouse. Here's how buying from us works if you're in Sutton, Four Oaks, Walmley, Boldmere or nearby.

Visiting from Sutton Coldfield

Our display site is north-east of Sutton, on the way to Tamworth, near Drayton Bassett. From the town centre it's about 6 miles, usually around 15 minutes. Use B78 3EQ in your sat nav.

We're open 7 days a week. Just drop in, or book a time if you'd like to be sure of a chat. Ceiling height, glazing and how warm a room feels are hard to judge from photos, so it's worth seeing buildings in person. What's on show changes, so call 01543 398778 first if there's a particular type you'd like to see.

Planning permission in Sutton Coldfield

Sutton Coldfield is part of Birmingham, so the planning authority is Birmingham City Council. Most garden buildings are permitted development – see our planning guide – but there are local points to check:

• Conservation areas: Birmingham's list of conservation areas includes High Street Sutton Coldfield, Anchorage Road and Four Oaks. In a conservation area, a building at the side of the house needs permission.
• Article 4: the High Street Sutton Coldfield conservation area is covered by an Article 4 Direction, which removes some permitted development rights.
• Just over the boundary: Little Aston, next to Four Oaks, is in Lichfield District and is a conservation area of its own, so planning there goes to Lichfield District Council.
• Trees: if there's a large tree near where you want to build, check whether it has a Tree Preservation Order before anyone digs a base near its roots.

Bigger gardens make it tempting to go big. Remember that within 2m of a boundary the whole building must stay under 2.5m high, and anything over 30m² or with sleeping space normally needs building regulations approval.

Delivery and installation in Sutton Coldfield

• Ex-display buildings: free delivery and installation within 50 miles of Buzzards Valley, which easily covers Sutton. See the current ex-display buildings.
• Log cabins: free delivery, lifted off by HIAB crane to your kerbside. The lorry needs space to park and swing the crane clear of trees and cables, so tell us about tree-lined roads, low branches or narrow drives in advance.
• Sovereign (including Vista garden rooms) and Lifelong steel 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. Elite greenhouses can be installed locally by Glorious Greenhouses.

A long garden means a long carry from the kerb. If the building is going at the far end, plan help for delivery day or choose a range that's installed for you. Read more about delivery and installation.

Buildings that suit larger gardens

• Year-round rooms: Vista garden rooms are insulated and installed for you. PentHaus rooms are designed to your own size, in timber frame or SIPS (the SignatureSIPs option).
• Log cabins: 44mm log cabins, including cabin garages.
• Greenhouses: larger aluminium models from Elite and Vitavia, or timber Coppice greenhouses.
• Summerhouses: browse summerhouses for a spot to enjoy the garden.

Deciding between types? Read log cabin vs garden room vs SIPS garden office.

Common questions

How far is your display site from Sutton Coldfield?

About 6 miles from Sutton Coldfield town centre, usually around 15 minutes by car. We're at Buzzards Valley, B78 3EQ, open 7 days a week.

Which council handles planning in Sutton Coldfield?

Birmingham City Council. Sutton Coldfield has three conservation areas: High Street (which also has an Article 4 Direction), Anchorage Road and Four Oaks.

Can I put a garden room near a big tree?

Check first whether the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order or sits in a conservation area, because digging a base near its roots may need the council's consent. Leave space for the canopy and falling debris too.

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.