New planning rules for log cabins, shed and summerhouses!
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Friday 24 October 2008 2:14 PM
New Planning permission regulations have been brought into force in the UK. This article is intended as a starting point for your research into whether or not you requuire planning permission for your log cabins, summerhouses or sheds. First of all, it is important to note that UK planning permission laws changed on 1st October 2008. This means that the following rules and regulations apply to any log cabins, summerhouses and sheds ordered after this date. It is always a good idea to contact and submit plans to your local County Council Planning Officer before building your cabin to check whether planning permission will be required. Below is a rough guideline as to the new planning permission rules: 1. The total area of garden covered must not be more than 50%. 2. The building must not be situated further than the front of your house. 3. Overall height from ground level to ridge must not exceed more than 4 metres. 4. Overall height from ground level to ridge must not exceed more than 2.5 m within a 2 m range of any boundary. A building with overall height exceeding 2.5 m in height and placed within 2 m of any boundary will require planning permission. 5. Height of the eaves must not exceed 2.5 m. 6. No verandas higher than 30cm from ground level. 7. On designated land buildings to the side of a property will require planning permission. (Designated land includes National Parks, The Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Conservation areas and World Heritage Sites.) 8. Buildings within the grounds of a listed property will require planning permission. If you would like further information and advice, please use the links below: www.chelmsford.gov.uk/media/pdf/6/p/uksi_20082362_en.pdf (Page 6 / Class E) www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115315233153.html Please note that Home and Garden Gifts Limited cannot accept liability for any dispute between customers and local County Council Planning Officials, as the responsibility for obtaining planning permission lies solely with the purchaser. However, it is possible for us to provide technical plans on request for submission to your local planning officer.
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