Building a shed in your outside space can be an excellent idea. It gives you additional storage space that can be very welcome, if your home is starting to feel cluttered. It’s also somewhere which can be used as a place to go and relax, away from the rest of the household. If you are thinking about creating a shed, outhouse or other structure on your property, you may be wondering how big it can be, before you need permission.
There are rules in place which govern certain structures, such as sheds, garages and workshops. These rules suggest that you may not need permission to build if the structure does not rise to a height of more than three metres about ground level. That being said, many states, cities and towns can have other rules in place, especially in places of historic or conservation interest. This is why it’s a good idea to do your research before starting on any project to create a structure in your outside space.
What else do you need to think about?
Once you are sure that you do not need permission, or you have permission in place, it’s possible to start your project. There are other considerations that you need to give some thought to, before work gets underway.
- Your budget needs to be carefully planned. If you do not do this, you run the risk of costs spiralling out of control.
- You need to be aware of any potential issues, when it comes to unknown structures and obstacles on your property.
- You need to ensure that you are available for the duration of the project. If you hire professionals to complete the work this does not mean that you have to oversee them all the time, but you do need to be available when decisions have to be made.
These are all points that you need to pay attention to, if you want the project to be successful.
The benefits of getting professional help
If you get help from professionals, such as that provided by surveyors and builders, they can help make the project run more smoothly. Do not forget to do your research, and check professional credentials and reputations.
Professionals should help you be aware of any permission you need, and building regulations you need to satisfy. They can also carry out a topographic survey, so that you are aware of any obstacles that lie in your way. This type of information is vital, when it comes to drawing up effective plans for the project.
Creating a new structure on your property is always going to take time and cost money. You need to make sure that the process is carried out as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. If the structure that you are creating is less than three metres in height, from ground level, you may not need permission to build, but it’s still worth checking. Good planning and research is vital, if you want the results to be as you would like.
