Log cabin permitted development

[markyyyyyy]

Hi,

I'm buying a 2 bed terraced house and putting a log cabin in the garden. My understanding is as follows:

- My log cabin can't take up more than 50% of the back garden/yard

- the height of eaves can be a maximum of 2.5m high and ridge tiles 4m high

So based on these calculations i can assume that because the eave height of the log cabin is 205cm high, i have up to 45cm to play with on terms of how high I can have it off the ground?

I know it seems pretty obvious, but can someone confirm my understanding is correct?

 

[nickjb]

That 4m ridge only applies if it is more than 2m from any boundaries. If you are building closer to the boundary than 2m then you'll be limited to 2.5m max height.

 

[^woody^]

i have up to 45cm to play with on terms of how high I can have it off the ground?

Not if it will be on decking or a platform of some sort

 

[markyyyyyy]

ah right i see. yes, i am building about 15cm from the boundary so looks like ill have to rip out the decking and lower the ground to fit it!

 

[tony1851]

If it's within 1m of the boundary and not constructed of incombustible materials, it will need Building Regulations approval, unless <15m² floor area.

 

[JP_]

Are you building it yourself? I thought about getting a log cabin when I moved (to live in while renovating house) but the installer said they would only fit if they had 2m boundary all around it. Might be their own health and safety rather than a building rule though.

 

[markyyyyyy]

yes i'm installing myself. it's taking up 50% of my yard as it is so it needs to be close to the boundary.

 

[nickjb]

You'll probably be better off looking at a pent roof rather than ridge. There's plenty out there that should fit under 2.5m. The other option is to apply for planning. It isn't that complicated