18 replies to this topic

[guywithvan]

right,i have started to build a garage for my minivan using 3x2 cls timber,when finished it will be 18x12ft!.i plan to put this at the end of my garden where there is already a concrete base and access from private road.as there is houses/flats overlooking from all sides im wondering if im ok doing this and whether i need planning permisson because of the size?.as far as i know i should be ok as it wont be a permanent building as it will be made out of timber and can be easily taken apart?.any help on this matter much appreciated.

[Mini Man Dan]

I don't think you do as it could just be classed as a rather large shed, and you dont need planning permission for a shed! Might be worth looking into it though

[panelbeaterpeter]

If there's a concrete base already in place, it means there was a building there previously. Therefore you don't need planning permission.

[guywithvan]

If there's a concrete base already in place, it means there was a building there previously. Therefore you don't need planning permission.

thats what i was thinking,neigbours ok with me doing it so should be ok.

[blacktulip]

good luck with it mate, im gonna be building similar soon, also for my minivan lol. post up a few pics for me please?

[guywithvan]

good luck with it mate, im gonna be building similar soon, also for my minivan lol. post up a few pics for me please?

will do mate,prob put it in other project's section,will be the biggest "shed" i've ever built.got to make it good as i will basically end up living in there

[blacktulip]

good luck with it mate, im gonna be building similar soon, also for my minivan lol. post up a few pics for me please?

will do mate,prob put it in other project's section,will be the biggest "shed" i've ever built.got to make it good as i will basically end up living in there

lol i said that to my girlfriend too. someone told me i should use locking blocks, feather board it and use a pitched roof for storage.

[Bungle]

i think you should be ok but it might pay to phone your local planing department and ask their advice

[Jammy]

IF there is a change of use I believe you have to get planning. Also, it can depend on the size of the garage your building.

[rasher]

I've recently built a garage the same way your doing yours, i applied to the planning department asking for permission, i was told that as long as it was less than 30 square meters floor space and no more than 4 meters high, than it doesn't need any planning permission, because its being built using timber it still gets seen as a temporary building (same as sheds etc)
I hope this help.

[millsminis]

I would say yes you may need planning permission, as you are ultimately building something that wasn't there before, plus due to its size(its bigger than a normal garage or shed) and also that you are surrounded by lots of houses/flats. Due to this there maybe a stipulation to have it kind of aesthetically pleasing by painting it etc.....

Edited by millsminis, 17 November 2007 - 11:13 PM.

[guywithvan]

cheers for the feedback so far,will give local planning a ring,got to build it regardless-need my van down in kent asap and im definatly not leaving it outside!

[guywithvan]

I would say yes you may need planning permission, as you are ultimately building something that wasn't there before, plus due to its size(its bigger than a normal garage or shed) and also that you are surrounded by lots of houses/flats. Due to this there maybe a stipulation to have it kind of aesthetically pleasing by painting it etc.....

next door already has a pre-fab concrete garage thats been there for years,the garage im building is only going to be the size of the existing base.worse case senario is that i build it then have to take it down,

[Bungle]

you normally get away with pre-fab and timber as its classed as temporary

[Dom]

It would always be worth ringing up and finding out about planning permission if in doubt in case it is needed. You don't want to be in the situation 5 years later for example to have to knock it down.