The BIG shed project - Part 2 Roof

[CWatters]

The best site to refer to for planning is the Plannng Portal itself. This has a guide to what you can build without PP for all sorts of work..

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/englan ... 62582.html

For outbuildings, sheds or garages see..

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/englan ... 33153.html

Be aware that the rules changed October 2008 and some sites are out of date.

Planning anf Building Control are different things. It's quite possible to get Planning Permission for something that can't be built cause it doesn't meet the Building Regulations.

My shed/garden store needed PP because I'm in a conservation area. I did the drawings myself in Google Sketchup. They asked me to lower the height of the eaves but otherwise it wen through no problem. Thread here..

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... hp?t=24724

It didn't need Building Control because although it's over 15sqm I kept it >1meter from the boundary.

 

[Deejay]

Hello Greenboy

Mike Garnham said ...

'So, you decided where you want your shed, and how big you would like it. Then toddle along to the planning department with a sketch or 2 and some photos, and discuss it with a planning officer.'

Sounds like good advice to me. I did exaclty that to obtain PP for an extension to our home. It might be a good idea to make an appointment.

In my experience they are very helpful. They are there to provide a service to the public, who pay their wages through taxation. Most of the problems I have heard of seem to stem from people treating them as public conveniences as opposed to public servants.

One thing which might be useful is a site plan. If you don't have one, you should be able to download it (for a couple of quid) from the Land Registry website.


Cheers

Dave

 

[Tom K]

Could the Hon Mr Garnham clarify "Floor area" does this mean floor ie inside or does it mean footprint?

Here you go Tom, this may help answer that question.. http://www.oaksales.co.uk/planningguide.html The measurement for my standard two bay frames is 5486mm x 5971mm (32.75m sq). But by the time that you have deducted the brickwork to the three sides and the pads, the measurement is reduced to 29.72m sq

Thanks Eddie, so you are saying floor area is just that (The area of the floor inside).
I had thought in earlier posts some one had said something along the lines of.. don't use blocks it eats up floor space of your permitted development.
On another point would the less than 1 metre from a boundary rules not apply if the structure was mainly blockwork

 

[CWatters]

I had thought in earlier posts some one had said something along the lines of.. don't use blocks it eats up floor space of your permitted development.

That used to be the case but the PDR rules changed last October. The new Planning/PDR rules aren't generally based on area. I posted a link to the new rules above. and again here..

Edit: The bit about sleeping accomadation is confusing. I believe they mean.. If there is sleeping accomadation you need approval even if under 15/30 sqm...

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/englan ... 33153.html

Building Regulations

If you want to put up small detached buildings such as a garden shed or summerhouse in your garden, building regulations will not normally apply if the floor area of the building is less than 15 square metres.

If the floor area of the building is between 15 square metres and 30 square metres, you will not normally be required to apply for building regulations approval providing that the building is either at least one metre from any boundary or it is constructed of substantially non-combustible materials.

In both cases, building regulations do not apply ONLY if the building does not contain any sleeping accommodation.

The electrics also need Building Control Approval if you DIY install them but not if you use an electrician who is a Part P "competent person scheme member".