Planning
There have recently been changes to the planning
for outbuildings. The following is an extract from
the planning website www.planningportal.gov.uk
“Under the new regulations outbuildings are
considered to be permitted development
subject to the following limits and conditions.”
No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming
the principal elevation.
Outbuildings and garages to be single storey with
a maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum
overall height of four metres with a duo pitch roof
or three metres for any other roof.
Maximum height of 2.5 metres in the case of a building,
enclosure or container within 2 metres of a boundary
of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse.
No verandas balconies or raised platforms.
No more than half the area of land around the original
house would be covered by additions or other buildings.
In National Parks, the Broads, Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites the maximum
area to be covered by buildings more than 20 metres
from the house to be limited to 10 square metres.
On designated land, buildings at the side of properties
will require planning permission.
Within the curtilage of listed buildings any outbuilding
will require planning permission.
Please note the permitted allowances described here
apply to houses not flats, maisonettes or other
buildings.
The changes have made it easier to position your
garden room nearer the house. This is particularly
helpful when using your garden room for ancillary
bedrooms.
We have addressed the height restrictions when closer
than 2m to the boundary by introducing our “twenty
five”option which by using a flattish box beam
roof reduces all our Mini Barns and Synchros to
under 2.5m.The roof on these has a wide overhang
which gives the building a pleasing chalet appearance.
If you have any doubts please consult your local
planner. They are normally very helpful.
If you get stuck, please ring us and we will talk
to them.
Delivery costs
We keep these as reasonable as possible and will
advise cost when we know your location.
Service connections
With the electric and water (if applicable) these
are fairly straight forward and the cost will depend
upon where you site your unit and its proximity
to the main house.
With the Capel
you will need to check the level of your existing
sewage system prior to ordering to ensure that a
gravity pipe can be laid if this is not possible
you will need a pumped system.
Terms
25% with order. 35% for Gembeam range.
Residual amount to be paid by cheque upon delivery.
