Last reviewed: 15 September 2026
Garden Room Scout aims to publish practical, evidence-led planning and buying information rather than supplier sales copy.
Our editorial principles
- use official planning and building-control sources where possible
- separate confirmed facts from estimates, assumptions and supplier claims
- show what a quote includes and what remains unclear
- avoid inventing missing prices, specifications or planning conclusions
- keep commission out of editorial ranking
- correct substantive errors promptly
Planning and building rules
Planning rules depend on the property, site, location, use and work proposed. Our planning checker applies general rules and flags issues that need further investigation, but it does not issue a legal determination or planning permission. Where uncertainty remains, readers should check current official guidance and contact the relevant planning or building-control authority.
Supplier and quote comparisons
We assess objective quote quality separately from user fit. Missing information lowers confidence but does not automatically mean a supplier is poor. Kit suppliers are not penalised merely because a customer has chosen a kit route. Commission has a weighting of zero.
Artificial intelligence
AI tools may assist with research organisation, drafting, editing and routine checks. They are not treated as evidence. We do not knowingly invent planning decisions, supplier specifications, quotes, prices or first-hand project experience, and human approval is required before publication.
Commercial relationships and corrections
Affiliate or referral relationships should be disclosed clearly and do not buy favourable coverage. Material errors are handled under our Corrections Policy.