Will I need planning permission?

In most cases, you will not need planning permission for an Orb™ office in your garden. In planning law, an Orb is fundamentally a sectional building - one that is not designed to be a permanent fixture in your garden.

Although you are unlikely to require planning permission for your Orb, you will need to seek planning permission if a) you live in a conservation area; b) you wish to locate your Orb within 5 metres of your home; or c) you seek to locate your Orb between the home and the highway.

Being below 3m in height, the Orb range has been designed to be within the ODPM (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) guidelines.

Will I need a concrete base?

The Orb garden office is designed for simplicity. Therefore, we supply every Orb garden office with its own hard-core footings (under each foot). The Orb simply needs to sit on a sound and level surface and we will do the rest.

How is an Orb installed?

We can install the Orb garden office with the minimum of fuss. As long as there is a firm, level surface in your garden, there will be no need for excavation or foundations.

What about the electrics?

Every Orb comes complete with integral electrics including a fuse box and six double sockets, plus integral lighting. Electral and other services can run from your house.

How secure is an Orb?

The Orb garden office has been developed to ensure excellent security standards, with walls that are 40mm thick and constructed from a unique sandwich of GRP materials - making it as strong as a boat! All windows and doors are toughened double-glazed. All locks conform to BS 3621 to ensure compliance with most insurance companies' requirements.

Does the Orb come with a warranty?

All Orbs are designed and will be manufactured with a 50-year life expectancy, and will be backed up by a peace of mind 5-year structural warranty, dependant on usage and manufacturer's guidlines, which covers the floors, walls and roof of your Orb.

How soon can I get my Orb?

Please contact our team at mail@theorb.biz for a quotation and delivery schedule or call on 0207 422 7501 to discuss your requirements we will be more than happy to put you on our database and mail you our developments.

The above comments are intended for guidance purposes only. We strongly advise that you visit your local planning authority for conformation if the following applies: a) you live in a conservation area; b) you wish to locate your Orb within 5 metres of your home; or c) you seek to locate your Orb between the home and the highway.