Home Offices For Your Property In West Hendon
Setting up a home office in a different structure from your home might be the perfect route to eliminating a long or busy commute.
With working from home becoming more common, the convenience of having an ‘at-home’ set-up is making its way on to many a homeowner’s wish list.
Lots of people working from home do this alone, in which case planning permission for an office isn’t normally required.
However, if you are employing workers who will show up every day or are holding numerous meetings, it could be classed as business use and, additionally, might be bothersome to your neighbours– in which case you will need to get the planners included before you start any construction.
If you want to create a garden room suitable for office use under PD rights, it will need to fall under certain rules. It’ll need to be single storey with a max eaves height of 2.5 m, and an overall height of 4m with a dual pitched roof (3m for other types). Structures erected within 2m of a boundary can be no taller than 2.5 m.
Garden rooms may be an ideal option for gaining additional space without the hassle (and cost) of an extension.
While the most fundamental models come just like a standard ‘pod’ outdoors, many others may be equipped with electricity, heating and ethernet connection so you can continue with work in private without disturbances, all with a great view of the landscape.
Once you’ve determined where you stand with planning, you’ll need to think about a design that’s not only visually appealing but also functional for day-to-day work.
A sun-filled working space will positively affect performance and the same is true if your windows face a picturesque, calming scene. Or creating a cosy snug-cum-home office may be the perfect place to retire to when you need some solitude to get on with work– or just simply to read a book.
Think about the health-supporting qualities of the building materials you use, as well. As an example, a building with wood that has been treated with eco-friendly, non-toxic finishes can drastically improve the quality of your space.
Air quality and temperature also play a big part in feeling at ease in any room. If you are intending on working in your home office through the winter months then you’ll need to make certain the structure is properly insulated and that efficient heating and ventilation options are in place.
Loft conversions don’t just need to be for playrooms or an extra bedroom– they make for great home offices too. Remember as well it’s not just the adults of the household who need an office space– kids now need their space to concentrate on homework too.
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