Planning permission

[Rachel1621]

Hi there,

Can anyone tell me whether I need planning permission to rent an auxiliary annex as a B&B in the UK? It has its own kitchen and bathroom and has an adjoining door to the main house. Thanks

[Helen3]

Yes your local council will be able to tell you. 

It depends is the answer.

Give them a call and see what they say.

[Helen350]

I doubt you would need planning permission  for letting an existing granny flat which is part of your own house @Rachel1621 , based on Section 2:5 of https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/letting-rooms-in-your-home-a-guide-for-resident-landlords... 

My nasty neighbours complained to the Council about me running an illegal  B&B business.... The man from the council ambled round & said "well, it's only Airbnb, that's just like having lodgers, really...?" 

So it begs the question, Will you be operating an Airbnb, or a 'proper' B&B? Maybe that depends on whether you're serving food? - I don't know.