Will you need planning permission ? Generally no, as the building is classed as a 'Portable' or 'Sectional' building without foundations, however it is your responsibility to check with your local planning office. Notable exceptions to the above are listed buildings and conservation areas. It may be that you need to position the building a certain distance from the house, or boundaries, but each area is different, so we're afraid we cannot offer accurate information. Other general guidelines are that it must not take up more than ½ your garden, it must be behind the building line, it should be 1 metre away from the boundary (although most buildings tend to be nearer than this), it should be less than 4 metres high (if it is an apex building) and should be 50 ft away from the nearest road. Check your phone book for your local council and ask to speak to a 'planning officer' to get the exact advice.

Another thing to keep in mind, is your neighbours reaction - always keep them informed of what's happening, and be prepared to alter the plans you had for locating the building if they object - it's better in the long run, believe me!

OUR TOP TIP. Our advice on these issues doesn't cost - it usually pays so you are welcome to speak directly with our sales staff on 01793 486762 Mon-Sat 8am-5pm or email us with your query outside these times. sales@minetyltd.co.uk

Do I Need Planning Permission Fences, Gates and Walls ?

You will need to apply for planning permission if you wish to erect or indeed add to a fence, gate or wall:-

If it is over 1 metre in height and next to a highway used by vehicles or the footpath of such a highway; or over 2 metres elsewhere
Or an article 4 direction or a planning condition applies to your property*; or
Your house / property is a listed building or in the curtilage of a listed building.
The fence, wall or gate or any other building forms a boundary with a neighbouring listed building or its curtilage.
The structure causes danger by obstructing the view of people using the highway.
There is a condition attached to the original planning permission for the house or bungalow which requires you to obtain the Council's consent.

In Addition: If your property is a council house or former council house you must consult your local housing office as your property may be covered by a restrictive covenant.

You do not need planning permission for a hedge as long as a condition has not been imposed or there is for example a covenant which restricts planting. If this is the case, it is likely that you will require planning permission.

* Your solcitor who acted on your behalf in the purchase of this property will be aware of this. If in the unlikely event that your solicitor does not know this, it is advisable to contact your Local Council directly.

What this means is:-

Naively, most of us do not appreciate that erecting or indeed adding to a fence, gate or wall may well require the benefit of planning permission. The rules governing fences, gates or wall are fairly straightforward and so long as you follow the above, you should not be the subject of any kind of interest from your local authority and its planning enforcement team.

If you are wishing to "enclose" your front garden for example, please make sure that there is no covenant restricting your ability to do this. Even the planting a hedge or trees for example may in some cases not be considered appropriate. The local authority will quite often take a dim view of this kind of action if it is felt that the established open character of an estate has been compromised. If in doubt always ask your local planning office first!

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