A MUM has shared how she built her son his own room in the garden and people are saying it's so great he'll "never leave."
The woman shared how the summerhouse has its own bed and snack station - and even has heating for winter.
On her @jlmcccue account, the mum shared: “My 12 year old is lucky enough to have his own summerhouse.”
She constructed it in 2021 as it was “way cheaper” than getting her loft converted.
The woman shared: “It’s cool in summer & hold heat in summer it’s properly insulated.
“This wasn’t the original use for it but circumstances have changed.
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“[It’s all] built correctly, all insulated etc proper electrics & heating.”
The 24 x14 foot house has been decked out for her son with a double bed and sofa.
There’s also a TV and a kitchen area, complete with a fridge, cereal dispensers and snack baskets.
While the outhouse looked to be a chic and comfortable space, it is lacking one thing - a flushing toilet.
The mum shared how they have installed a compost toilet for now but she would like to add a full bathroom in the future.
Meanwhile for safety, she installed an alarm, smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher.
Her video has racked up 245,000 views, and people were impressed at the idea.
One said: “He’s never moving out of home.”
Another added: “My daughter would love this.”
And a third commented: “I’m 30 and I want this lol.”
Do I need planning permission to convert my shed?
CONVERTING an existing shed or outbuilding into a self-contained living space will usually require you apply for planning permission.
However, there is a "loophole" Brits can use to convert outbuildings into a tiny home without permission.
Planning expert Martin Gaine from Just Planning warned the conversion process is far easier than you may think.
Speaking to The Sun, the Chartered Town Planner of 14 years' experience explained: "An outbuilding can be built using 'permitted development rights', meaning it does not need planning permission.
"As long as you comply with the various restrictions and conditions."
One of these is that the outbuilding can only be used for something 'ancillary' to your main living accommodation - examples include storage, a gym or a pool room.
If the outbuilding is existing, converting it then into primary living accommodation IS allowed.
Martin explained: "This is because internal changes to an existing building are not considered to be development at all under the Town and Country Planning Act.
But like anything, there is one catch.
The new living accommodation must still have some connection with your use of the main house.
For instance, if your gran is living out there, she must still come into the house to eat.
According to shed manufacturer Waltons: “To sleep in a shed or garden room, it must comply with Building Regulations.
“These control the quality of the building’s structure, the materials used and ensure that it’s safe for sleeping in.
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“Building regulations control the standards and safety of all living accommodation, including ancillary bedrooms in garage conversions or outbuildings.”
Meanwhile, Which? added: “You may need planning permission for your proposed garden room if you intend to use it for activities that you would usually do in your main home, such as showering or cooking.”