Our solid oak gazebos are decorative, sturdy, durable structures that will give you a tranquil covered area in your garden. They are also becoming more affordable than ever and finding their way into residential properties, providing gardens up and down the country with a touch of luxury.

We offer various sizes and shapes and with every frame being bespoke. There is nothing we can’t do when it comes to making your garden that extra bit special. From square, rectangular, and round with the most popular sizes being three or four metres square and over three metres tall, an oak gazebo in your garden is a serious focal point.

When it comes to roofing, we would always say cedar shingles are the most popular covering, complementing the natural colour of the oak with a material that will also weather to the seasoned silver-grey over time. It’s not uncommon for us to also use slate if you’d like to match tiling on a nearby building. 

So, if you’re looking for an impressive structure in your garden to fit any sized space you may have available, consider a solid oak gazebo.

At Nationwide Oak Buildings we would always recommend checking with your local authorities planning department before starting any building works, this post is intended as a rough guide only.

Planning rules for garages relate to the size and position of the building in relation to your property and those around it.

In most cases, oak garages and similar buildings can be built without the need for planning permission. This is because they can fall within the parameters of what is known as permitted development.

Permitted development or planning permission outbuildings can be considered to be permitted development, subject to them meeting a list of conditions which include:

• Must be single-storey with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of 4 metres.
• They are more than 2.5m from any boundaries.
• At least half of the original garden area remains uncovered.
• No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation of the original house.
• To be permitted development, any new building must not itself be a separate self – contained living accommodation. If a building is going to be used as self-contained, living accommodation – planning permission will most likely be required.

When considering or designing a garage or outbuilding it is important to consider all factors including the process of gaining planning permission for buildings which may be marginally outside the permitted development conditions.

If you’re looking to start your oak journey today get in touch and we can help provide detailed guidance and support on an individual basis, to help you make an informed decision about any building you may wish to erect