If you own a home, you may want to add a shed, garage, greenhouse or other building. these are known as 'ancillary buildings'. permitted development. before you do this you should first check if you need to apply for planning permission.. Scotland is slightly stricter about boundaries, and you will need planning permission if any part of a building within 1 metre of a neighbouring property is more than 2.5 metres high. common to wales, england and scotland is the relaxed attitude to outbuildings less than 2.5 metres high .. If you suspect you may need planning permission, or you are in any way unsure, you should always contact your local authority for more information and advice. you can find out more online via your local council website as well. if you intend to use your shed for a home business, you may wish to seek further advice..
In scotland and england you are required by law to apply for planning permission or comply with permitted development rights for householders as set out in �the town and country planning (scotland) act 1997� and �the town and country planning act 1990� for england.. Rules governing outbuildings apply to sheds, greenhouses and garages as well as other ancillary garden buildings such as swimming pools, ponds, sauna cabins, kennels, enclosures (including tennis courts) and many other kinds of structure for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.. We are very experienced regarding planning permission for garden buildings, so do call if you would like to chat through your ideas. many kinds of garden buildings and structures can be built in your garden or on the land around your house without the need to apply for planning permission..
