Can you sleep in a log cabin in your garden?

If you are wanting to turn your log cabin into somewhere that can be regularly slept in, or into self-contained accommodation, your cabin must comply with Building Regulations AND you must apply for Planning Permission. If you contact your local planning department they will be able to help you with this.

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Yes. And no.

It very much depends on whether you, friends, family or banished other halves who snore are planning to sleep in the log cabin occasionally. Or whether you are wanting to turn your cabin into somewhere to sleep regularly or create self-contained accommodation.

Occasional Sleeping Accommodation

If you fancy putting a sofa bed in your cabin so you have extra room for guests to spend occasional nights in there – or your teenagers fancy having friends over for a sleepover – you do not need Planning Permission. However, the log cabin must comply with Building Regulations. These control the quality of the building’s structure, ensure it is safe for sleeping in and cover all aspects of construction including:

Foundations and floor construction

Stability of the building

Ventilation

Heating

Fire protection

Means of escape in case of fire

It’s important to seek the advice of your local planning authority. When the work has been completed to the correct standard, the building will be inspected by the relevant authority and you will be issued with a certificate.

Regular Sleeping Accommodation

Council Tax

If you create self-contained accommodation in your log cabin, please bear in mind that you may be required to pay additional council tax. It’s important to understand that Planning Permission and Building Regulations are not the same thing.

We recommend you always check with your local planning office for advice.

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How many square feet is a 16x40 shed?

1,193 sq ft 16x40 House -- 1,193 sq ft -- PDF Floor Plan -- Instant Download -- Model 1.

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These are PDF files and are available for instant download.

3-Bedroom 3-Bath home with microwave over range and stacked washer/dryer.

Sq. Ft: 1,193 (598 1st, 595 2nd)

Building size: 16'-0" wide, 61'-0" deep (including porch)

Roof pitch: 14/12

Ridge height: 24'

Wall height: 8' 1st, 8' 2nd

Lap siding & shakes siding

Foundation: CMU Blocks

For the reverse plan, please see Model 1A.

This plan includes:

Elevations

Exterior / Interior Dimension Plan

Ceiling/Floor Framing Plan

Roof Framing Plan

Cross Section

Door & Window Schedule

Lighting Plan

An estimated materials list for the doors, windows, and general wood framing.

You are purchasing the PDF file for this plan. Print it out whenever you like, as many times as you like.

Plan prints to 1/4" = 1' scale on 24" x 36" paper.

For more plans, visit my website:

https://sites.google.com/site/excellentfloorplans/

CUSTOM PLANS:

Unfortunately I'm unable to do custom plans at this time.

DISCLAIMER:

These plans were produced by myself and were not prepared by nor checked by a licensed architect and/or engineer. I do not represent nor imply myself to be a licensed architect and/or licensed engineer.