Building regulations

Does Shepherds hut need planning permission? The simple answer is the shepherd’s hut itself doesn’t need planning permission, it’s what you are doing with it that may do. Yes, the shepherd’s hut is built using modern timber frame house techniques, and is used all year round. Read more on www.plankbridge.com In recent years, shepherds huts … Read more

Do you need planning permission for yurts? Yes. Planning consent will normally be required for any permanently stationed structures, regardless of whether they are of ‘mobile’ construction or not, and even for caravan or campsites which in themselves don’t require planning. Adding a decking area with hot tub to a bell tent or yurt? Yes. … Read more

Do you need planning permission for car park? Before building a new car park, you’ll be required to seek approval from local councils and neighbouring businesses in order to progress the build. Of course, planning permission is essential. Read more on www.parkingeye.co.uk You may be asking if you need planning approval if you want to … Read more

Do dog kennels need planning permission? Most kennels will need permission. Often they will be proposed in the gardens of dwellings. In deciding whether permission is needed and, if so, whether it is likely to be acceptable, it will be important to assess its impact on others. Read more on forums.horseandhound.co.uk If you’re thinking of … Read more

Is planning permission required for a campsite? A site can range from a single caravan, tent or tourer on a small plot of land to large sites comprising of 100’s of units. All sites must have planning permission prior to an application for a caravan license. All sites are subject to conditions which must be … Read more

Do you need planning permission for pods? If you’re planning on buying a camping pod to use as an extra addition to your home, such as garden office or studio then planning permission isn’t normally required. This is because the pod falls under the permitted development rights for the house and is incidental to the … Read more

Can I build a log cabin in my garden without planning permission? Log cabins are classed as ‘permitted developments’ which means that they should not need planning permission, subject to the conditions below: The log cabin, and other garden buildings, cannot take up more than half of the land around the house. The log cabin … Read more

Do I need planning permission for a garden room with toilet? Building regulations are different from planning permission, which usually isn’t be required for a garden office, even with a toilet. Some councils have different rules though and adding a toilet can, in some cases, classify the building as a living space. At that point, … Read more