Will I need planning permission?

Planning permission may not be required. Permitted development may be applicable if:-

• the building is within the curtilage of your garden.
• the building is a minimum of 20 metres from any public highway (footpaths, roads, bridleways etc).
• the building is a minimum of 5 metres from the house and one metre from the boundary.
• the height of the building does not exceed 4 metres at the ridge.
• not for permanent residential or business use.

This information is meant for guidance purposes only. We recommend checking with your local authority before proceeding.

If required, OAKWRIGHTS COUNTRY BUILDINGS will undertake the planning process on your behalf and free of charge, once a refundable deposit has been paid. *(Should planning be denied we will return your deposit in full, less any relevant application fees, and an administration fee of £250).

What about Building Regulations?

Building Regulations may not be required provided that:-

• the building is detached and contains no sleeping accommodation and the floor area is less than 15 metres squared.
• the building is detached, over 15 metres squared but under 30 metres squared, and is more than 1 metre from the boundary.