Do you need planning permission for a metal 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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How much does it cost to build a 12 by 16 shed?

Generally, a 12×16 shed costs anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 depending upon whether it is DIY or prebuilt. The pricing is affected also by the style, type of roofing, or other special customizations.

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For a list of materials for building a 12×16 shed, check out this article on How to Build a 12×16 Gable Shed.

Here are some of the tools needed:

Circular saw

Drill machinery and drill bits

Milter saw

6’ Ladder

Safety glasses

Hammer

Tape measurer

4’ level

Nail punch

Speed square

Extension ladder

2 sawhorses

If you do not already have most of the tools above, expect your overall shed cost to increase.

Time

Building a shed takes time especially if you want it done right. Expect to take at least a month or so of weekends to fully complete your 12×16 shed. Considering the amount of time that is required, you could calculate that in the overall cost of a DIY shed. Time is money. If you have plenty of time, then DIYing your shed will save you the cost of labor.

Labor

One of the main benefits of building a 12×16 shed by yourself would be saving on the cost of labor. The cost of labor contributes to the overall cost of a pre-built shed. However, if you are short on time and lack skilled carpentry experience, paying for another’s skilled labor will be worth it at the end of the day and 15 years down the road.

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