Do I need permission for a storage shed?

Planning Permission is usually not required Adding a garage or shed to your property can be a great idea, it gives you extra indoor space for storage of lawnmowers, garden tools, bulky household items or, in the case of a garage, your car, keeping it away from adverse weather conditions and more secure.

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Planning Permission is usually not required

Adding a garage or shed to your property can be a great idea, it gives you extra indoor space for storage of lawnmowers, garden tools, bulky household items or, in the case of a garage, your car, keeping it away from adverse weather conditions and more secure. However, when it comes to building, you need to ensure that you’re not breaching planning permission legislation or you may end up paying a demolition bill. According to Kildare County Council’s rules, you can build a garage, shed, greenhouse or other structure on your property but there are some rules to follow: No structure you build should be constructed or placed forward of the front wall of the house. Any structure(s) built within the curtilage (land surrounding, such as garden or driveway) of a house must not exceed 25 square metres in area. This means 25 square metres is the maximum area allowed, either in a single building or collectively (such as a shed and a garage). The structure must not reduce the amount of private, open space reserved exclusively for the use of the occupants of the house to the rear or to the side of the house to less than 25 square metres. This means that at least 25 square metres of outside/garden space must remain after construction. The external finishes of any new structure (shed, garage, storage) and its roof covering must conform to those of the house. The height of the structure must not exceed 3 metres, or 4 metres if it has a tiled/slated pitched roof.

The structure must not be used for human habitation or keeping livestock/animals.

Here at C & S Sheds, we have garages and sheds in a wide range of exterior finishes and sizes, enabling you to comply with legislation when building your extra space. If you’re not sure what you need to do to remain compliant, why not get in touch and one of our friendly staff members will check for you?

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Can you wire your own shed?

Safety Considerations. There is no doubt that wiring a shed is a job that can be simply undertaken by a qualified electrician, and unless you have the relevant knowledge and skills, you should never go down the DIY route. This is the main thing to consider in terms of safety.

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Whilst wiring a shed isn’t the most complicated electrical job in the world, there are some things that should be considered before work takes place. For example, where you will run the cable. Of course, using a steel wired armoured cable under the ground is the most sensible option and this needs to end up at the shed. However, depending on your property, the cable may run in several courses. For the most part, you should be able to run the line directly from your fuse box. However, if the fuse box does not have enough circuits, a new one may be required and this should always be carried out by a qualified electrician. This will, of course, add to the cost of wiring the shed so it is important to budget for this when making your plans. Additionally, it is a good idea to determine the location of the cable before calling in your electrician and marking this out on the ground. SWA cables are designed to withstand moisture and rot and so can be safely buried under the ground with no risks. Furthermore, the size of the SWA cable should be taken into consideration. Speaking to your electrician will give you a good idea of the type of cable that you will need but in most cases between 16mm and 25mm will be sufficient. In terms of amperage, your SWA cable should run from an RCD of 20 amps which is more than enough in most cases.

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