Whether a shed or open port (a lean-to shed would be my preference ) watch out for Planning Regs especially as you already have two more.
Well, a single plane lean-to roof falling away from the existing shed would be a lot easier to construct than a double pitch roof. And less likely to create water ingress problems.
I thought it was a garage* *technically, you thought it was a garage, I've always insisted it is a shed and @Exige agrees with me. He's an expert, you know.
That won't be a garage as it can't fit a car in. That's how insurance companies differentiate between a shed and a garage. But you knew that already didn't you, you little button pusher you.
But it is still an outbuilding under Planning Rules. If that fence is a boundary, the new slab indicates any building on it will contravene the Rules. If the floor area of the other outbuildings is close to or exceeds the permitted amount, then the new shed would again contravene the rules. Also, if any part of the shed/s is in front of the house frontage building line; same again. If any part of any shed is within 5m of the house; yet again it is a contravention.
Mines 32 sq metres and 3.1 metres high, and up to the boundary on two sides - no planning needed, but that was 11 years ago so things have changed - different rules at different councils too
Plenty online which explains the rules, although now most councils, if not all, work from the Planning Portal which has standardised the Rules.
I did read the rules before starting my first shed (5mx5m) I left a 1m gap to the fence (although I did later put a roof over that as a kind of extension to store the kids bikes), the second shed was a terrible brick shed that had been there since god was a boy, I kinda built the second shed inside it but extended it backwards 9m lol, this new shed/lean to, is next to the first and at the end of the garden, maybe 40m from the house, next to back fence/boundary, I seem to remember the rules saying it had to be below a certain height and distance from the fence and also not take up a substantial amount of the garden, I reckon there is plenty of garden left for the dog as the kids no longer leave their bedrooms. But! and its a big but, if you build it out of wood you can call it a temporary building, how long is temporary? and the height is from floor level, well if you pile a load of soil around it, what is the floor level? so IF any of my lovely neighbours ever complained (which I am hoping leaving stock pipes on my bike(s) will keep them happy? and we a really friendly with all of them) I will argue these points which as we know the wheels on the planning bus move very slowly, if I eventually lose, which I probably would, then Ill have a rethink after the temporary period expires hehe
after that long explanation I figured id post some pics this is the only picture I have on this computer, during construction the second one extends further than the pic and looks a bit like a giant caravan, this was stolen from me by the angry teenagers and the wife, its half a games room and half a laundry room grr
You can put a shed/cabin right up next to a boundary provided it’s not over 2.4m high. You don’t need planning permission. I’m sure of it but check it out on the planning portal. Also a company called Dunsterhouse make very good kit form sheds and cabins, might be worth a look. Probably no dearer than buying the wood yourself. 48mm thick is enough. However I’d do a lean to as people have suggested above.
When I built my shed was planning to have only one outer skin of 22mm T&G wood cladding, this caused a little condensation on the bikes frame, if door/windows* closed. Leaving the door/window open allowed enough air to pass resulting in no condensation. Anyway, after 1 year I insulated with Rockwool and added 18mm plywood lining on the inside. Also running a 300W heater from October to April. My point is, either build a well insulated shed or just a lean to (side+roof). My enduro bike is just under a roof and never had condensation on it.... * double glazed hardwood windows and door.
Buildings that are exempt from the energy efficiency regulations... a. Buildings that are used primarily or solely as places of worship. b. Temporary buildings with a planned time of use of two years or less; inductrial sites, workshops and non-residential agricultural buildings with low energy demand. c. stand alone buildings other than dwellings with a total useful floor area of less than 50m² d. some conservatories and porches Its a shed. Its not required. If its >50m², then you shall have to ensure it complies with Part L2A for the fabric and the non domestic compliance guide for the lighting, vent etc. Oh and Part F. Or just say nothing and hope you get away with it. Which, unless your neighbours hate you, is probably highly likely.
I think that makes it a chalet mte... I can see Julie Andrews and the Von trapps well at home in there... x
Just because youve all been wondering/worrying about my shed/lean to Ive made it as a lean to that I can make into a shed if the mood takes me, the only thing stopping me making it a shed and knocking through is I will need a doible glazed door to maintain the warmth but I would have to drive over the door, any ideas?
I have to say,not see diagonal noggins for a very long time as they're normally horizontal.but it looks like you're moving in the right direction
