Planning Permission?

[Lush!]

Just wondering ... do you need planning permission for a shed or cabin in your garden? 

Maybe a fairly large one ... that doesn't contain a lawnmower ...

[poledra1958]

not 100% but I think it depends on how much of the garden it is going to cover.  We put up a normal 8 x 10 one and did not get planning permission for that.  Probably best to have a search on your local council web page.


Jenny

[Mand]

I don't think so.  But there are supposed to be rules about how far from the boundary a shed or greenhouse should be?  Are you planning a new shedio then, Lushness? How exciting!  

[Trudi]

Ohhhhhh are you thinking of relocating from the torch porch?

[Lush!]

..... just idly browsing, like you do ... 

[poledra1958]

You might like to check this http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/buildingwork/projects/workcommonoutbuildings/


Under new regulations that came into effect on 1 October 2008 outbuildings are considered to be permitted development, not needing planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions:

then it list all the limits and conditions.

Jenny

[puffin]

we had a log cabin put in the garden and that did not need planning , i think it all depends on the size of the shed / cabin and your local council rules

[Gubbins]

No you dont need planning as long as its away from and not joined to your house.

Having said that - neighbours are allowed to complain if it obstructs their view / light etc.

A great way to cover yourself is to go online to your council website - email the planning officer your idea and he'll email back if he thinks it's OK - all free - and you're covered if a 'friendly' neighbour complains.

You should check your deeds to see if you're allowed to operate a business from your home - if not - make sure it looks like a garden shed if it's overlooked!

[June]

I think it depends a bit on your local planning office.  We had to get planning permission for a conservatory because our council works on the square footage of any 'outbuildings' that already exist within the property - and that included a separate garage.  As we have a detached double garage (that was built with the house, I might add!) we were over the 'allowed' square footage and that meant planning permission       However, sheds may not be classed the same as a conservatory, but I would be inclined to just check.

[Diane]

I always thought that a shed was classed as a temporary structure - no matter how sturdy it was and, as such, planning permission was not needed - but as people above have said does no hard to make sure.

Diane x

[Lush!]

Thanks guys, off to check that link Jenny, ta!

[Nick]

Hi Julie,

We looked into this. If I remember correctly it has to be one or one and a half metres from any boundary and under I think 2.5 metre high to avoid planning. however if its a good shedio supplier they will advise on planning issues.

Regards

Nick

[Helen G]

I had to get planning for my shed no matter how big it was or how far from the house because we live in a "designated area of outstanding natural beauty"-try saying that after a few glasses of plonk!

I think to be on the safe side you should always chat to your local planning officer as the rules vary so much, better to be safe than sorry 

[julieHB]

I like to follow rules and regs .....however, I live in an area where there doesn't seem to be fairness or common sense applied to the decisions on who gets planning permission and for what. If it was me i'd read the rules, interpret them as best i could, and go on building without contacting the planning people  I think you can do pretty much with a "temporary structure" (and I believe the max allowed height of a tree house is 4m  )

[Redkite]

In our area, the rule is that it has to be less than a standard single story high (I can't remember what the exact height is, but my standard shed came well below the limit) and cover less than 50% of the garden to be exempt from planning permission.