What are the rules regarding planning permission for cabins, summerhouses and sheds?
First of all, it is important to note that UK planning permission laws changed on 1st October 2008. This means that the following rules and regulations apply to any cabins ordered after this date. It is always a good idea to contact and submit plans to your local County Council Planning Officer before building your cabin to check whether planning permission will be required. Below is a rough guideline as to the new planning permission rules: 1. The total area of garden covered must not be more than 50%. 2. The building must not be situated further than the front of your house. 3. Overall height from ground level to ridge must not exceed more than 4 metres. 4. Overall height from ground level to ridge must not exceed more than 2.5 m within a 2 m range of any boundary. A building with overall height exceeding 2.5 m in height and placed within 2 m of any boundary will require planning permission. 5. Height of the eaves must not exceed 2.5 m. 6. No verandas higher than 30cm from ground lev
