High Specification Granny Annexes
A stylish and straightforward way to provide self-contained accommodation for parents, children and extended family to live within easy reach – not just grannies.
Norwegian Log has been the UK market leader selling these high specification transportable log cabins in the UK for over 40 years.
Your bespoke design, lawful development certificate (planning permission is usually not required), installation, aftercare and customer service are all handled 100% in-house: so you can be assured of a superb customer experience.
Simplified Planning Permission
Annexes built for the exclusive use of a family member on your property are usually exempt from planning permission.
No VAT or Council Tax
Another advantage of our transportable homes as granny annexes is that there's no VAT to pay. In addition, providing your annexe is being used by a dependent relative, it is typically exempt from Council Tax.
DDA Compliant
All our floor plans are fully compliant with DDA requirements for disabled access without further modification.
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Design your unique residential log cabin
Browse our range of 24 different 'guide designs' for 1, 2, 3 or 4-bedroom log homes.
You can chose any one of these or simply use them as inspiration for our free design service to create a unique cabin to your exact specifications.
Granny Annexe Features
Our range begin with compact and convenient one- and two-bedroom log cabin-style granny annexes all the way up to four-bedrooms with room for the extended family plus guests.
A permanent cosy environment, our log home annexes offer flexibility, comfort and privacy beyond what a normal granny flat or granny pod can provide.
These fully-insulated granny annexes offer independent living with a safety net, ideal for those with disabilities, additional needs or who just want to be close to home and familiar faces.
They are suitable for everyone in the family. A Norwegian Log family annex can be a cost effective means for a daughter or son to get on the housing ladder.
Optional extras include:
Care assistance package
Accessories to make life easier and safer include thoughtfully positioned grab rails, shower seat, etc.
Canary Care monitoring system
Canary Care discreetly monitors temperature and movement in your home without affecting privacy. It can detect visitors, too, and operates with all UK mobile networks to give you and your loved ones complete peace of mind.
Housing parents in a comfortable and warm granny annex for just one year can already mean significant savings on care home costs. In 2023 the average annual fee for a room in a care home in the South East was £54,000, and for those needing nursing care, £60,100.
Five years' basic care costs would amount to £270,000, rising to over £300,000 for a more intensive package.
With Norwegian Log granny annex packages beginning at £99,845, this is already significantly less than the annual price for a care home for two.
A fully-insulated garden annex is an incredibly versatile, long term investment which can adapt to suit your changing family or lifestyle. Some families have planned to live in an annexe in their parents’ curtilage (the land attached to a house) to begin with and eventually swap homes, with the older generation moving into the granny annexe and the younger generation moving into the main house.
All our granny annexes are made from natural, sustainable wood combined with modern cavity insulation, making them warm in winter, cool in summer and reducing running costs to a minimum.
This saves on energy costs throughout the year, with minimal maintenance required thanks to the immensely strong and durable construction from made to measure northern Scandinavian Spruce rather than flimsy prefabricated panels.
Optional features such as Wi-Fi controlled underfloor heating includes zoned programmable thermostats that ensure balanced, gentle warmth throughout your home.
All of our annexes come with a five-year warranty which is extendable to 25 years and covered by a comprehensive maintenance package.
A log home annex will add value to your home, and with our garden annexes designed to last a lifetime it, could prove to be the perfect long-term investment.
Versatility and flexibility: if family circumstances change, an empty garden annex can quickly begin paying its way to increase your garden’s income potential. You can offer B&B rooms or provide a self-contained home in your garden for rental. Business use is subject to a different planning regime, of course, so please consult a professional.
When you’re looking to sell up, annexes are a popular way to stand out in the property market, with estate agents reporting that properties with an existing annexe are in high demand and tend to sell quickly.
Timeless Traditional Log Cabin Annexes
We offer two design styles in a range of different sizes. For a classic Scandinavian log cabin experience, our traditional annexes are built from solid log using interlocking, high precision, computer-controlled-and-shaped logs.
These are cosy and well insulated, with an indefinite lifespan. All of our traditional annexes have a full fit out package available too.
Our annexes also offer a choice of roof styles. Alongside our pitched roof garden annexes, which offer airy vaulted ceilings, we also offer mono-pitch mobile homes with a single sloping roof that you can install close to a boundary - where light might be an issue.
Stylish Contemporary Garden Annexes
For a more modern, fresh feel, our smart contemporary style garden annexes feature an eye-catching glass frontage and new log technology - which opens up new intriguing design options, using angled shapes rather than right angles.
These contemporary annexes are bright and welcoming, but still strong, durable and draught free. We offer all of our Contemporary annex styles with the 'turnkey' full fit out, or you can choose to complete the fit out yourself to your family's specific requirements.
Granny Annex Planning Permission
Each annex or granny pod is quick and clean to install with minimal disruption. In most cases, you won’t need planning permission or building regulations approval when you install it.
Annexes sited in the garden for the exclusive use of a family member are usually exempt from planning permission. You can read more about this in our handy guide to mobile home Planning Permission. Or contact us for some straightforward advice.
We do recommend that we obtain a Lawful Development Certificate from your council which confirms that planning permission isn't required - we will even handle this process on your behalf. If Planning Permission is required, our experts will be happy to guide you through the process and deal with the application.
Another advantage of our transportable homes as granny annexes is that there’s no VAT to pay – a big saving on your initial costs. With prices starting at just £61,703 and finance available it's easy to see why a Norwegian Log garden annexe is a viable solution.
We’ll erect your log annex quickly and cleanly, with minimal disruption to your garden. If access is awkward, we can carry all the prefabricated components for your annex either down the side of the house, or even through a domestic doorway.
We offer a groundworks service for all our installations, meaning Norwegian Log can offer a complete service from concept through to completion.
Alternatively we can work with a local provider of your choice should you prefer to manage this element yourself.
FAQs
Yes, even if you have limited space. Our smallest Granny Annexe, the Kelso, features a double bedroom, bathroom and lounge with kitchenette all within 29 square metres (7m x 4.13m). If your garden has a patch of ground which can accommodate this with room to work around (such as 800mm between the annex and the boundary) then it's suitable. Need to go smaller? Ask about our bespoke annex service. Contact Us.
Annexes sited in the garden for the exclusive use of a family member are usually exempt from planning permission. You can read more about this in our handy guide to mobile home Planning Permission. Or contact us for some straightforward advice.
We do recommend that we obtain a Lawful Development Certificate from your Council which confirms that planning permission isn't required - we will even handle this process on your behalf. If Planning Permission is required, our experts will be happy to guide you through the process and deal with the application.
This is dependent on your local authority policy. If the granny annexe is used by a relative over 65 or a dependent relative it will typically be exempt from council tax, otherwise up to 50% Council Tax is payable.
Annexe Case Studies
The Norwegian Log team has been working to make dreams a reality for over 30 years.
Take a look at some of our work and happy customers.
From Enquiry to Enjoyment in Six Easy Steps
When we meet, we’ll discuss your requirements in detail. We have immense experience in this area, so what might seem challenging to you is routine to us. We’ll explore your site using our planning software, and establish whether the model you choose will fit in your garden. We’ll do all we can to help you get the most out of your site and budget.
Your visit to our show homes at our Reading headquarters is particularly important. There is simply no substitute for experiencing the real thing. One of our show homes is over 30 years old, so you will be able to confirm for yourself how their ambience and style endure without dating.
On the basis of what we learn from our discussions with you, we’ll provide you with a full design proposal and a comprehensive quotation.
At a time convenient for you, we’ll visit your site and perform a detailed survey. We’ll agree the precise positioning of your log building in your garden.
In most cases, you will not need Planning Permission for one of our log buildings located in your garden. We will give you detailed advice and explanations once we know your situation. We will always obtain a Lawful Development Certificate on your behalf from your planning authority, which will confirm that you do not need Planning Permission if that is indeed the case.
Once we have your LDC we can start producing your log building. We understand that you need certainty, so we will give you a confirmed delivery date as soon as possible. We install your log building quickly and cleanly, with great respect for your garden and main home, before a prompt and smooth final handover.