Do you need planning permission for a large wooden shed?

Fortunately it is unlikely you will need planning permission, however there are a few exceptions. Sheds and summerhouses fall under the category of outbuildings; along with greenhouses, garages, kennels, sauna cabins, ponds, swimming pools and many other structures.

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Sheds and summerhouses are great additions to your garden, providing new rooms to your house and spaces to enjoy throughout the year. Whether you plan to use your shed or summerhouse as a studio, workshop, a space to relax in or as a traditional tool shed, it’s likely your structure will be larger than the average shed and you may worry that you need planning permission. Fortunately it is unlikely you will need planning permission, however there are a few exceptions.

Planning Permission for Outbuildings

Sheds and summerhouses fall under the category of outbuildings; along with greenhouses, garages, kennels, sauna cabins, ponds, swimming pools and many other structures. Planning permission isn’t needed for outbuildings as long as they meet a number of requirements such as: Outbuildings are a single storey, with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of 4m. Outbuildings must have a maximum height of 2.5metres if the outbuilding is within two metres of the house’s boundary. Outbuildings must not exceed 50% of the total area of land around the original house. All outbuildings, not just the new structure, must be included when calculating the 50% limit. The outbuilding is not being built ‘forward of the principal elevation’, ie it is not being built to the front of the house. The outbuilding is not being built on the grounds of a listed building.

The outbuilding is not being built on designated land.

These are the most pertinent requirements for sheds and summerhouses. The last point on designated land is especially important to our local customers: the Norfolk Broads are classed as designated land so if you are lucky enough to live nearby it is worth checking the interactive map on the Defra website to check if your home falls within the boundaries. See the full list of requirements for not needing planning permission here. We can help you design the perfect shed or summerhouse for your garden that abides by the rules so that you can avoid the hassle of obtaining planning permission. Our team of experienced craftsmen hand build each shed to order, building a unique and truly well made outbuilding. Get in touch for a free quote, call or fill in the form below!

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What buildings are exempt from building regulations?

Exemptions. A detached single storey building with an internal floor, no more than 30m², without bedrooms and is: less than 1m from any boundary, or. built mostly of non-combustible material.

merton.gov.uk - Building regulations and guidance : Exempt buildings and extensions

Some buildings and extensions are exempt from the building regulations. The list gives you an idea of which build works are exempt.

Exemptions

A detached single storey building with an internal floor, no more than 30m², without bedrooms and is:

less than 1m from any boundary, or

built mostly of non-combustible material

A detached building with an internal floor no more than 15m² with no bedrooms.

Extending a building at ground level:

a conservatory, porch, covered yard or covered way, or

a car port open on at least two sides with floor no more than 30m² Conservatories and porches with glazing must meet the requirements in Part N of the building regulations. The exemptions do not include Part P which applies to electrical installations in greenhouses, small detached buildings, conservatories, porches, covered yard or way, carports, garden lighting and pond pumps.

Building Control

Merton Civic Centre

London Road

Morden

SM4 5DX

Telephone: 020 8545 3145

Lines open 9-12am for booking site visits and 3-5pm for Technical queries

If you urgently need to report a dangerous structure: 020 8274 4901

Or out-of-hours emergency line: 020 8543 9750

Email: buildingcontrol@merton.gov.uk

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