Usually you do not need planning permission to erect a shed in your back garden. this rule of thumb applies generally to single-storey sheds with a floor space of less than 30 square metres.. Readers will be aware of the uk government's plans to temporarily relax planning laws (see the guardian for a brief rundown) which, to cut a long story short, means homeowners can more easily build massive extensions.. 2. the ground area covered by the shed/greenhouse/building and any other buildings within the boundary of the property, excluding the original house, is not more than half the total area of the property..
I am hoping to build a large shed (steel hay shed, perhaps two bays, say 15 by 10 metres) in my garden ( i live in a rural area, have farmland around me - am planning on using the shed as a workshop for my hobby - car, vintage vehicle restoration). Want somewhere to stash the lawn mower? or a place to retreat to with a good book? sheds are versatile buildings, but there might be some hoops you need to jump through before installing one in your garden.. If you want to put up small detached buildings such as a garden shed or summerhouse in your garden, building regulations will not normally apply if the floor area of the building is less than 15 square metres and contains no sleeping accommodation..
