Adding a summerhouse is a great way to enhance the enjoyment of your home and garden. Depending on the type and size of garden building you choose, it can become a perfectly peaceful hideaway, or a hub for entertaining all your friends and family. You can open the doors and immerse yourself in nature (keep an eye out for wildlife even in winter), or you can disappear into your own world to enjoy your hobbies, or work undisturbed in a dedicated space in your home.
While we're sure you can see how adding a summerhouse eu phone numbers will improve your garden and bring benefits to your lifestyle, you may not be quite sure whether your project will require planning permission. No one wants to leave such an important element of a project to chance, which is why we've developed this helpful guide to help answer your questions. So let's start from the beginning... Do you need planning permission for a summerhouse?
Do I need planning permission to build a summer house?
In the UK, summer houses are considered 'permitted development' and therefore do not usually require planning permission. However, there are some criteria that apply and the rules vary depending on where you live. At Scotts' we provide detailed information on our website and there are many official resources online. In our blog we outline the regulations and factors that may influence the type and size of summer house you choose.
Summerhouse Planning Permit – Quick Fact Check
A summerhouse does not require planning permission if:
• More than 2m from the boundary of your property, with a roof height of no more than 3m (flat or mono-pitched roofs) and 4m (double-pitched roofs)
While we're sure you can see how
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