Planning Permission :
- It is our understanding that the following are issues concerning planning permission.
- The Cabin should be more than 5 metres from the main dwelling and up to 50% of the remaining garden can be utilised with this type of building.
- The roof line to be lower than 4metres, if a pitched roof
Building Regulations :
- If the building is less than 20 metres square, it can be sited close to a boundary,
- If between 20 and 30 metres square there should be at least 1 metre to any boundary,
- If over 30 metres square then Building requirements may need to be discussed with your local building Control.
Other Restrictions :
- Covenants may exist to restrict siting of a Cabin.
- If you are in a conservation area or a listed property it is best to check with your Local Authority
Use the Planning, A Guide for Householders to assist your enquiries
If there's any doubt, you should contact your local planning authority before you begin work.
Your log cabin has been designed to comply with the building regulations for England and Wales. However, the rules do vary from council to council, so we advise you to check with the building control department of your local planning authority before you begin work.
