Do I need planning permission for a windowless shed?

Most sheds should fall under ‘permitted development’ and therefore, not require planning permission. This is on the grounds that: No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation. Your shed is single-storey with a max eave height of 2.5m Your shed doesn’t exceed a max height of 3m (for an apex roof) Your windowless shed doesn’t exceed a height of 2.5 metres if its within 2m of a boundary Doesn’t cover more than 50% of the area of your garden However, depending on what you intend to use your windowless shed for, we’d advise you to contact your local council as rules may vary by area. And remember to build on a level base.

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Windowless Security Sheds

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Garden Buildings Direct offers an array of high-quality and durable sheds for every storage need. So, if you want a secure shed, you're in the right place!

Introducing our wide selection of heavy-duty windowless sheds, this storage structure is the perfect solution for storing away tools and items of high value. Sleep tight at night, knowing that the things you keep in your outdoor shed are safe with our windowless designs.

Our Range of Windowless Sheds

Garden sheds can be one of the most common targets among burglars. So, if you plan on keeping some valuable items inside it, a windowless shed will serve as a worthy investment.

This shed design keeps your belongings out of sight of prying eyes’.. It makes sure that the interior of your storage structure is not shown from the outside. It also guarantees a stronger build since our windowless sheds are created with solid wall panels that are sturdier than a windowed design.

Don’t get it wrong — our range of windowed sheds are sturdy and secured, granting great ventilation as well. But, we want to offer you a wide range of options for your variety of needs. So, consider a windowless option available in most of our shed designs to experience maximum security!

Choose among our high-quality apex, pent, overlap, bike shed, and sentry box models for your heavy-duty garden storage. You will never go wrong with any of these designs which come with a free delivery perk for most of mainland UK!

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BillyOh Expert Tongue and Groove Apex Workshop

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BillyOh Expert Tongue and Groove Reverse Apex Workshop

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BillyOh Expert Tongue and Groove Apex Workshop with Dual Entrance

from £1,636

BillyOh Switch Pressure Treated Tongue and Groove Pent Shed

from £519

BillyOh Defender Heavy Duty Pressure Treated Pent Shed

from £656

BillyOh Defender Heavy Duty Pressure Treated Apex Shed

from £509

BillyOh Switch Pressure Treated Tongue & Groove Apex Shed

from £479

BillyOh Master Tongue and Groove Apex Shed

from £545

BillyOh Keeper Overlap Apex Shed

from £430

BillyOh Expert Tongue and Groove Pent Workshop

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BillyOh Storer Tongue and Groove Apex Shed

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BillyOh Super Saver Overlap Apex Shed

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Windowless Security Sheds
FAQ

Why Go for a Windowless Shed?

Taking a peek at valuable bicycles, power tools and lawn equipment can be possible even via the smallest shed windows. You might need to put up some kind of covering or install heavily-tinted glass if you want to get around this issue with a secure shed.

Aside from the advantage in security, a windowless shed provides better weatherproof qualities. It spares you from the need to constantly check your shed during the winter or rainy days since it is equipped with solid wall panels which don’t let elements in. It also protects your valuables inside the shed from the effects of undesirable weather conditions.

Windows can also serve as the entry point for insects or rodents to get into your shed. If your shed is not equipped with efficient windows similar to our designs, it can easily attract small rodents and various kinds of insects. A perfectly sealed windowless shed ensures that no infestation can affect the structure or your belongings kept inside it.

Aside from our timber designs, you can also consider our first-class windowless metal and plastic sheds. They are extremely affordable, lightweight, easy to assemble, low maintenance and fire-hazard-free. Store your motorbikes and high-value home equipment inside one of our windowless sheds and be free of worry!

Products and Sizes

Shop from a range of sizes of windowless sheds. Not only can you customise your sheds by size but with a whole host of other features like treatment and paint options. With such a variety of sizes, there's something at Garden Buildings Direct to suit every budget and garden.

Type of Garden Shed - Sheds By Roof Style

But you can also browse our range of garden sheds by roof options. With a range of styles from pent roofs to apex and reverse apex models, you can choose a more traditional or contemporary style to suit your garden.

Garden Workshops

Our windowless sheds are customer favourites to store garden tools. The peace of mind afforded by a windowless option makes these models perfect for use as storage sheds. But they're also a popular space for use as workshops. What better way to get back into DIY than to have a dedicated space to it?

Garden Office

You might also use your outdoor building as a garden office to make the most of your outdoor space. A windowless shed lends itself to use as a garden studio for those (like graphic designers or illustrators) who don't want natural light getting in.

Cladding

At Garden Buildings Direct, our windowless garden sheds use the same sturdy tongue and groove cladding as our wooden sheds. Using high-quality timber and interlocking construction, these buildings offer a tight seal against water ingress and even harsh British weather.

Guarantee

Our quality garden sheds come with our BillyOh 10-year guarantee against rot, insect infestation, and decay.

Deliveries

Delivery & installation - we don't offer installation services simply because our buildings are so easy to put together! Simply follow the assembly instructions provided with our order. Using some basic tool and an extra pair of hands, you can assemble the pre-measured and cut panels in a matter of hours!

So what are you waiting for? Simply enter your delivery location to get one of our range of garden buildings on its way to you with fast and free delivery to most of mainland UK.

And if you have any more questions about our BillyOh garden sheds, head to our FAQ section or get in touch with our awesome customer service team.

Why Go for a Windowless Shed?

Products and Sizes

Type of Garden Shed - Sheds By Roof Style

Garden Workshops

Garden Office

Cladding

Guarantee

Our quality garden sheds come with our BillyOh 10-year guarantee against rot, insect infestation, and decay.

Deliveries

So what are you waiting for? Simply enter your delivery location to get one of our range of garden buildings on its way to you with fast and free delivery to most of mainland UK.

And if you have any more questions about our BillyOh garden sheds, head to our FAQ section or get in touch with our awesome customer service team.

Why Go for a Windowless Shed?
How to Insulate a Shed?
How to Felt a Shed Roof?
How do you turn a shed into a workshop?
Do I need planning permission for a windowless shed?

A windowless shed offers less room for water ingress, insect infestation, or prying eyes. Windowless sheds work well when added security and weather resistance is necessary.

To insulate and prevent damp in a shed, cover all areas of your thermal envelope by:

Installing a vapour membrane beneath your shed's foundation and its roof panels
Caulking any visible gaps
Using a draught excluder
Aerating or using a dehumidifier
Install foil-backed bubble wrap of insulation batts into walls
Use Celotex sheets under floor joists

For more, check out our guide on how to insulate a shed.

For more, check out our guide on how to felt a roof.

Durable garden sheds can serve a number of purposes, with one of these being an outdoor workshop. There are multiple steps which can be taken to make your workshop as functional as possible. Some of these steps include installing proper electricity and lighting, setting up an appropriate work surface and providing proper insulation. These steps can be found in much greater detail in our perfect garden workshop guide.

Most sheds should fall under ‘permitted development’ and therefore, not require planning permission. This is on the grounds that:

No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation.
Your shed is single-storey with a max eave height of 2.5m
Your shed doesn’t exceed a max height of 3m (for an apex roof)
Your windowless shed doesn’t exceed a height of 2.5 metres if its within 2m of a boundary
Doesn’t cover more than 50% of the area of your garden

However, depending on what you intend to use your windowless shed for, we’d advise you to contact your local council as rules may vary by area. And remember to build on a level base.