Planning Permission & Building Regulations Guide
Planning approval is not always required for our outbuildings. Depending on your existing home and the size of your planned outbuilding, you may be able to erect this under ‘Permitted Development’.
Will I need Planning Permission?
You will need planning approval if any of the following criteria apply:
1. The structure is to be erected in the grounds of a listed building, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Conservation Area, National Park or equivalent.
2. The proposed structure will be in front of the main house and closer to a highway, footpath, access road etc.
3. The ridge of the building is higher than 4 meters (NB: many of our Classic models are under 4m).
If you need planning permission, our planning associates can assist with this.
Will Building Regulations Apply?
Many of our Classic Outbuildings do not require planning approval or building regulations approval. Approval is not normally required if the following criteria are met:
1. The building is detached and at least 1m from the adjacent boundary.
2. The internal floor area is less than 30 square metres.
If Building Regulations approval is required, we can assist with this and, where required, can undertake a full Building Regulations application including Structural Certification. We would be pleased to discuss this aspect of your project and provide you with some informal advice.
