Home Log in or Register

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Life in General

Topic: Log cabin

momoffour4

29/8/2012 at 6:12pm
Location: West Midlands
Outfit: Kalahari 8

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 16/6/2012

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 22

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Hi there, can anyone tell me if I need planning permission for a 4m x 5m log cabin for in my garden.

Capt Lightning

29/8/2012 at 6:35pm
Location: Turriff Aberdeenshi
Outfit: Romahome R30 Dimens

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 17/8/2006

Diamond Member

Forum Posts: 2373

Site Reviews Total:	45

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	2
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	2
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	5

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	5
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	6
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	5

Best talk to your planning department, but generally you don't need permission if :----

It is to be sited in the garden of a detached or semi detached property.

The property is not in an area of conservation or outstanding natural beauty or similar category.

The property is not a listed building.

The cabin will not be between the house and a highway (or if it is there shall be a 20m distance from the highway).

The cabin will not be above 4m in height.

Total area covered by buildings will not exceed half of the garden.

The cabin is not to be used commercially (home office is usually acceptable if it does not detract from the main use of the property).

The cabin is not to be used as a dwelling.

There are no other covenants that prevent you from exercising your permitted developments rights.

I think that under 30 sq. mtrs. you don't need building regs.

If you're looking to buy one I'd recommend that you avoid Dunster House like the plague. They're fine at taking your money, but don't want to know about you if you have problems.

-------------
Two drifters off to see the world.

I'm tired of reality, so I'm off to look for a good fantasy.

momoffour4

29/8/2012 at 6:42pm
Location: West Midlands
Outfit: Kalahari 8

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 16/6/2012

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 22

Site Reviews Total:	0

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Great, many thanks for that.

raftguid1977

29/8/2012 at 7:22pm
Location: North west
Outfit: Kalahari 8

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 14/3/2012

Gold Member

Forum Posts: 357

Site Reviews Total:	6

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

ID double check i remember a recent article in the paper over a house owner being told to remove theirs
Tree house

i know its different but cant quite find the original story i am thinking off.
was defiantly told to remove it because of a distraction to road users or something

so id probably check with planning department and any housing associations.

to be brutal i think its a disgrace the crap you have to go to, if you want to add anything to your house or garden.

-------------
if there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water

Patches

29/8/2012 at 8:35pm
Location: Staffordshire
Outfit: Freelander 2 2.2GS

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 21/6/2006

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 705

Site Reviews Total:	29

Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0
Site Reviews 2019:	0
Site Reviews 2018:	0

Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0
Site Nights 2019:	0
Site Nights 2018:	0

Planning regs. can be very different, depending on where you live. Its always best to approach your local Planning Office first to get advice. Builders/suppliers of these things will often tell you that you don't need permission but the onus is you. For the price of a phone call or a visit in person, it's worth it for the peace of mind.

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Life in General - Top of Page

Printable version

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

2873 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Shop!]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Contact Us] [Tent Reviews]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024