Planning PermissionPlanning Permission deals with how a building looks and it's impact on it's surroundings and environment. Generally planning permission is required for any new building, however recent changes in regulations have relaxed the rules somewhat, allowing small outbuildings to be erected without requiring official planning consent as long as they follow certain conditions. Planning rules vary slightly depending on where you are, but we have listed the main points below, however these should only be used as a guide and we recommend that you check with your local authority for the most up-to-date information.
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More detailed information regarding planning permission for outbuildings in England is available here.
Wales
New regulations came into force on 30 September 2013 which changed the building work which can be done without needing to apply for planning permission. The Welsh Government has produced a technical guide, and a householder guide, available here, to help you understand how permitted development rules might apply to your circumstances. In general, outbuildings are considered to be permitted development, not needing planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions:
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More detailed information regarding planning permission for outbuildings in Wales is available here.
Scotland
Planning permission is not required for a shed, garden room if you meet the following criteria:
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You should always consult your local planning department or architectural service provider if you are unsure. More detailed information regarding planning permission for outbuildings in Scotland is available here.
Building Regulations
Building Regulations ensure that the structure is safe and is constructed to a high standard. In general a building warrant won't be required if the floor area of the outbuilding is less than 15m². If the floor area of the building is between 15m² and 30m², you won't normally be required to apply for building regulations approval providing that the building is either at least one metre from any boundary, or if it is constructed of substantially non-combustible materials. In both cases, building regulations don't apply ONLY if the building does not contain any sleeping accommodation. As always, please check with your local authority.
Note
All information above is supplied as a guide, and we are unable to advise on any planning issues. Please check with your local authority if you are unsure, as our information may not be up to date, and we can't be held responsible if your building breaches local regulations.
IMPORTANT: Imperial sizes shown in the description are approximate, and are provided by the manufacturer purely as a guide. Please refer to the metric dimensions for more accurate sizes, or contact us prior to purchase if you have any specific requirements.