Permitted development

Disclaimer alert ❗⚠️🚔🚦 this video is not meant to be legal advice, what I say in this video is from my personal experience with my local planning department and my research. Please please make sure that you check with your local planning authority before beginning any such build. Your local authority may well have different guidelines.
Permitted development from my point of view on a flat roof shed, please remember I am no expert and the information I believe to be correct was gained from the direct gov website my local council website and direct contact with my local planning department and housing officer. Also a little update on my My business, Workshop update, Next project,
UK woodworking, karlpopewoodcraft.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Good day all a little update, I have been given retrospective permission for the shed, and the planning office is happy that my shed does not break the permitted development rules in my area. I have some guide lines to follow however these are all totally reasonable. Thanks Karl

[@garethcawley255]

how big is the floor space?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@garethcawley255 hi Gareth it's about 16x9ft inside I do believe

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Ish 😩

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@workinghardworking584 agreed 🙂 hopefully one day.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@workinghardworking584 haha 😂 luckily I don't hold a grudge, the council seem happy enough now so alls good. 😊

[@jessjackson2949]

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[@karlpopewoodcraft]

All depends on your requirements and local regulations. Speak to your local planning office for detailed information.

[@IkeBrider]

This is so very British, neighbours who are terrified that you are earning more than them.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

😂 Some people have nothing better to do and live boring life's 💤😊😊

[@kmbbmj5857]

Same thing here esp in a Home Owners Association. There are people who look for things to report.

[@aldozilli1293]

So true, when speaking to my neighbour to try to politely discuss with them our extension plans he was extremely awkward and wanted to know how (a young family like us) had the money to do it 😅. None of your business muppet!

[@FixitFingers]

Charming neighbours. I suppose now with COVID everyone working from home is breaking the law and should be reported... go check what your kind neighbour is up to 🤣

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Haha I never thought of that 😂

[@Excommunicated-ei1ep]

From Karen to Clipboard Hitler . . .

[@zeni789]

Good luck to you Karl and keep up the hard work. Bloody nosy neighbours being jealous..Really enjoyed your video

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers mate, all good now so that's great 😊

[@scott2495]

The first five minutes of this video answered alot of my questions. Good video and you are not the only one with nosey jealous neighbors

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Scott, definitely seek advice from your local planning though mate, I found mine very helpful.

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Im the same as you mate only all my neighbours have told me they love it & want me to build them one lol. We had someone from the housing association round a few weeks ago & she loved it too. Guess im just lucky. That being said i did do my research like you. Hope you get it sorted mate.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Nice one mate happy for you! 🙂

[@IrishDannyBoy]

Hi Karl, it's a sunday morning here, having me coffee and designing my own workshop, being planning to build for two years now. I've watched all your videos from start to almost finish on this workshop and gutted for you to see this video, great work by the way and it's gave me some lessons to check my own local authorities for sizes because I've looked at mine and they look they same.. Eeekkk I better rethink what I'm doing also.. Want to tet make a business for myself and use my workshop to work from home.. Hope this all works out for you in the end. Keep tipping away, you have a new subscriber 👍

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Danny, just an update mate I'm A OK with the council now so alla good, I built to the correct direct gov dimensions and the council where happy with that in the end as long as I'm not making loud noises into the evening. I don't work after 1930hrs latest anyway and I'm mobile now so on site a lot and a pall has given me permission to use his industrial premises, so I mainly do my hobby from home now and youtube for fun. Good luck mate with your build and just check first with the local planning office and landlord and you'll be grand. Great to have you on board hopefully my videos will keep improving and have decent content for you. I'm doing loads of workshop upgrades this year so keep an eye out. 😊😊

[@IrishDannyBoy]

@@karlpopewoodcraft hey Karl, cheers for the reply. That's great to know that.. I was holding my breath for ye.. 👍 Ye ill double check everything before I start as I've been buying and collecting all the stuff I need for a year now. So just waiting to get stuck in.. I'll be checking out for updates and watching a few of your videos to get some tips.. Cheers Karl. Best of luck with everything 👍

[@michaelrobinson5598]

you are far more patient than i am. im sure theres more to this than meets the eye but if i caught wind of my neighbours reporting me. it would be all out war! The fact you have mentioned this in your upload with a very laid back approach to it makes you the bigger person to both your neighbours and myself so i take my hat off to you. its good to see watching your more recent uploads that these and other issues seemed to have been resolved.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thank you Michael I appreciate those comments and yes everything has somewhat settled. 😊 Im not interested in their opinion so they don't exist to me lol

[@jonrowles4872]

Very helpful video. Just looking at new houses and thinking about adding or modifying garages/sheds. Now know the best way forward. Cheers.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thanks Jon, I'd definitely speak with the local planning officer before commencing any work. Saves any hart ache if people complain. 😊

[@samfaxi]

Hi Karl, I'm pretty sure you're not allowed to build up to 3m overall height if you're building closer than 2m to any boundary of your garden. According to planning portal any outbuilding closer than 2m to the boundary of the garden can't be any higher than 2.5m from the original ground level to the absolute highest point of the building. I don't mean to crisis, I'm just concerned that some people would only rely on the information you've given and not read the guidelines properly and would make a very expensive mistake. Other than that I really appreciate all the content you're sharing with us. Keep up the good work mate and best of luck.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Sam, if you read the entire document you will find there is several sections that contradict one and other, also your local authority my have slightly different regulations to the gov portal. This is why I start the video with I'm Not a expert and this is just my experience! Individual people should definitely do their own research and if in doubt contact their own local authority ike I did and got retrospective concent as I made the mistake of building to what I read in the gov portal and not checking with the local authorities first.

[@Classic_Re-creation]

True within 2m of boarder, height limit is 2.5m not 3m

[@ChrisFranklyn]

I do love how your workshop turned out, so I assume it's all good. Things like that put me off building in my garden so I stay in the garage, no one even knows I've boarded it up from the inside. But it does restrict when I use powertools because I don't want to pee people off in the same road.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Chris everyone knows that you've boarded it up now 😂🤣😂 ye it's difficult isn't it but we need our fun in the shed don't we 😂😁

[@zorg1010tube]

Human jealousy that's all it is... Hope it will work out in the end and wishing you all the luck Karl.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thank you Mirek, luckily the council where happy that everything was correct to the permitted development rules so alls good now😊

[@zorg1010tube]

Great news, I'm tuning in for more good ideas and videos 👍

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@zorg1010tube excellent 😁

[@survivalsearcher]

Place looks great! Glad to hear you got the go ahead. I hope those hinges can't be removed from the outside

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers mate, my whole garden is pretty secure to be honest 🔐😊 We have moved to a new workshop now as well and converting this into a home bar. 😊

[@hi-tech55]

Great neighbours you have Karl. Keep plugging away.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I'll keep trying. 🙄👍

[@Ironbuket]

Yeah, scum bag neighbours that report people for breaking the council rules. Why should we follow rules? Lets all go break the law? If the neighbour had reported him and it turned out he did nothing wrong, fine neighbour was just causing trouble for no good reason. BUT, seems the neighbour was correct. This construction was against council rules. Ignorance of the law is not a defence.

[@joannapocock6055]

@@Ironbuket I think you are that neighbour that reported him

[@Ironbuket]

@@joannapocock6055 Shhh dont tell anyone

[@CraBundy]

@@Ironbuket if its on his side of the fence why should they care, let people live their lives, who knows if the neighbours was nice could have some discount doors fitted ;)

[@AbdullahAli-hv5ym]

I was just watch your video and have just been leaving the floor in the garden to building a shed and I don't not now that you have to ask the council first thank for that 😬

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

You are welcome, I think you will be fine most of the time it's just a formality.

[@sarfarazameen7713]

Thanks for all your help and advice. Hope your kindly neighbours let you get on with it

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers mate, yes everything is fine now so that's a relief. 😌😊

[@jwd888]

cheers for this ,,,,,i wasn't sure about how high i could go with the roof but you've just cleared that up for me ..3m max for the roof but the walls no higher than 2.5m 👍

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Always check with the planning department first mate.

[@DaLavenderhillMob]

Really appreciate your video mate. Theres alot of aweful DIY videos on YT many with atrocious acustic "feel good music". Yours are really helpful and well made. I live with a similar sort of landlord and in a similar position to you. Currently doing research to transform my small backyard and also create some privacy from a creepy disruptive neighbour. So gonna go for a man cave pagoda combination methinks Much love brother 🙏 great channel

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thank you so much mate 🙂

[@PeteBeardsley]

You have some lovely neighbours. Glad they aren't mine! I thought any timber building was classed as a "temporary" structure and therefore was exempt from all the planning malarky. Hope you get it sorted anyway dude. You might want to put those electric cables in some conduit as well. EPS insulation will attack the PVC sheathing over time and eventually you could have a fire issue. Good job anyway.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Pete, actually my neighbours directly next to my house on both sides are lovely. It's some that are opposite behind trees and bushes 🤔🤔 but I'll just have to deal with the situation quietly. 😒🙄🙂

[@bagheadbaby]

Building anything in the Uk is a pain in the arse! Glad you got retrospective permission

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thanks James.

[@robertcostello9473]

I have a neighbour who complained when I've cut my own trees, put a shed in my garden, complained when I fitted a new fence like for like and complained when I planted a tree also hoovered my car.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Haha moaning gits with to much time on their hands.

[@mehrdad499]

Hi, thanks for the excellent video. I have a question... For the single-storey rear extension of the semi-detached property, the maximum height is limited to 3m from ground level to the eaves for a flat roof. the question is that if there are some steps right after external of the rear walls so that the living area is about 60cm above the level ground where the steps end, is the 3m height counted from the point where the steps end or from the level of the living area of the house? Thank you

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I'd definitely seek legal advice from your local planning officer mate, as I say this is just my experience and the local authority are normally really helpful in this area. 😊

[@mikefisher9992]

Sorry to hear of the issues with your neighbour, cant people live their own lives and let others do the same. As someone has suggested in the comments I wouldn’t give up your hope to run a business from home, but appreciate that the kind of neighbour you seem to have would be constantly looking for reasons to to raise objections with the local authority. Good luck with whatever path you take.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Mike, ye luckily the council where happy enough with my build of the shed😊 and now I'm just working out of my van and what I do In my shed Is my hobby😊

[@MrViper2400]

Only just catching up on some of the older videos. Im assuming your all good now as the new videos would suggest. I hate envious people they only want to bring people down. Appreciate the time you have taken to say about height laws Karl its really annoying to not be allowed higher as I'm 6'11 so leaves not alot of space haha. Keep up the awesome work dude.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Chris, you would of not been happy in my old workshop it was tiny, I have scares on my noggin, 😂😭😂 And alls fine now so that's good 😊

[@MrViper2400]

I'm building mine at the end of the year so I'm struggling to figure out a way to give as much head room as possible. Keep up the great work mate.

[@colintalks6450]

Don't let anyone grind you down, just keep pushing forward.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thanks Colin thats really appreciated 😊

[@electricwheels411]

Some very valid and interesting points for people building sheds etc. Never even thought of the boundries within your own garden etc ATB GL & HH LittleJohn_MD 🇬🇧

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers John, only comes into effect if you have a weirdo neighbour. 😉😊

[@electricwheels411]

@@karlpopewoodcraft We all have weird neighbors lol

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@electricwheels411 they definitely think I'm weird 😂 for having such a large shed haha

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

At the end of the day mate your building is within the guide lines set out by the council so they cant make you take it down. Regarding running a buisness from home just put in an application if you have to. What have you got to lose. Dont let your neighbours ruin it for you.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers mate. 🙂

[@jkings6602]

Appreciate video content! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you thought about - Mahorrla Wooden Paradise Method (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for building better sheds and woodworking minus the normal expense. Ive heard some interesting things about it and my close friend Aubrey at very last got great success with it.

[@jlhuk52]

Haha I love that you said "kindly" reported you. We all have that one neighbour......

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Haha if I said anything else it wouldn't have been nice haha cheers mate 😀

[@Markgeoghegan100]

Karl, i wish you all the success in the world brother.. Your neighbour had little to be at, we all have neighbours like that. Irish viewer

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thanks Mark much appreciated mate, we are sorted now anyway as the council where OK about everything 😊

[@Markgeoghegan100]

@@karlpopewoodcraft That's great to hear Karl....!

[@anthonyrebello6550]

well done sir i like your shed looks like you are a very talented bless you

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thank you 😊

[@ourvan.ourway]

Another informative video mate, just a shame about the neighbours. With my local council, any outbuilding larger than 15m2 has to have at least 1m clearance on all sides of the boundary. My garden is a long narrow one so I have no choice but to put it where the garden is surrounded by the boundary on 3 sides. This stupid rule means I’ve had to revise my build plans & lose a large amount of floor space when compared to my original plan. I initially thought just build it & hope I get away with it, but as you sadly found out, there’s always someone ready to drop you in it 🤬

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers mate, ye You did the right thing. I was lucky enough that the council agreed that I could keep my shed as it was built to the direct gov guidelines. Like you say though each council has different regs so you have to be really careful and check.

[@stevepadmore7138]

Bobs and Bits, that is superseded by using non-flammable building materials - "either at least one metre from any boundary or it is constructed substantially of non-combustible materials."

[@miked9435]

There's always that one neighbour out there. I'm an electrician and the amount of times I've had building control come round to my house because a neighbour of mine reported to me to the council for "DIY" electrical work is stupid. I dont even know which neighbour it is which is even more anoying. I sware, every time I get going with a project at home I get a knock at the door from a guy in shirt. FML

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

That's so frustrating, shorly the local authority should just tell them to wind their necks in after they have found your legitimate the first time round. Its annoying that weirdos can use the council as their personnel weapon to get on peoples nerves for no reason but they are bitter.

[@kmbbmj5857]

Had a neighbor who reported me for a finished basement. It was done when the house was built and yes it was all permitted, inspected, and signed off. And the only way the neighbor could have even known was to have trespassed in the back yard, gotten down on hands and knees and peeked in a window.

[@ryanforber7465]

Always seek pre application advice with your Local Authority, its normally free or might be a couple of quid, but you get a very informative informal discussion with a local planning officer to discuss your ideas and proposals, they will then inform you whether you need planning permission or it falls under permitted development, or will tell you what to change to get it as permitted development etc. highly recommend it.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Ryan great advice and I 100% agree. If only I'd educated myself on the matter more, even though I thought I had. I was extremely lucky in the end. 😊

[@Dublin10]

Seems like a nice bloke, best of luck pal with your business.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Gary all sor now, council are happy with the shed, I do mobile carpentry, and I do the youtube from home which is my hobby making things for friends and family so alls good 😊

[@leelipinski4667]

Because I have a b***h of a neighbor and she pretty much told me she's gonna report me. That made me be extra thorough with my research. I to just visited the government website and was happy I could have a 2.5 m hight roof measured from the highest part of my garden next to shed. So planned on digging down to level at bottom which would have been 3 meters ISH. But only 2.5 at highest part of garden. This would have been ok. But.....I watched a tuber say. But.... You must check with YOUR local council. So I did and they said lowest point. So glad I checked. Hope the council side with you. Plus my council said 2.5m to top of structure if within 2m of boundary.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Ye very conflicting information about makes it difficult. Although the direct gov should be correct you would think and that states to the eves 2.5 and overall 3m so who knows. 😏 I'll so find out but I'm sure councils have there own guidance which will differ from region to region. 🙄🤔

[@leeattwood5443]

You look like a professor so your information is good for me 👍🏻

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hava never been told that before 😂🤣 always check with your local council though mate, but at least this is a little heads up.

[@psjvirtualreality397]

If I have a garden that is 150sq meters, can I build outhouse with a footprint of 60 sq meters as it’s only 1/3 of garden area ? Thanks for your answers

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Sounds plausible to me mate, but I'd definitely seek professional advice as I'm just a man sharing his experience. I'd definitely speak with the council as their normally very helpful in this area in my experience. Thanks for watching.

[@dah7143]

Good content. Keep up the good work. You should report your neighbour for 'spying'!!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Haha that's exactly what I said peeping toms😂

[@thegadgetzone]

Such nice neighbors

[@f2fscientist]

Hi just wanted to know can I build my shed upto the boundary wall which is my neighbors garage wall but keep the height within the 2.5m the roof will be tilted. Currently my builder is saying that I don't need know permission all the measurements are within the guidelines but today my neighbor kicked off with him saying that it should be one metre away from the wall of his garage however I thought this would only apply to pitched roof. Dilemma he hasn't come and spoke to me probably has called the council but I'm planning to call building reg tomorrow just with the virus council is a bit slow at the moment and builder wants to get cracking because he assures me everything is ok but neighbor annoyed. If you can advise me would appreciate it thank you and good luck hope things get sorted for you.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I would personally wait un you have spoken with the local planning authority as in a worst case scenario you havd to pull it down. Best to make sure first I think. All depends on how much you trust your builder if he knows his stuff and is a professional then that's your call. I ended up waiting on the council and they gave me the green light as all was above board in regards to permitted development. I really hope that you get sorted and everything works out. Cheers for watching don't forget to subscribe 😊

[@ianwinwood9400]

Permitted development rights and building regulations are different. If you build within 2m of the boundary then maxuim height is 2.5m. Over 2m from from boundary you can go up to 2.5 at eves and upto 3m at top of pent. You can go up to 4m with a dual apex but still only 2.5 at eves. You can build a build upto 50% of the original garden but other outbuildings or extensions must be included in the calculation. Building regulations comes into effect over 30m2 of internal floor space. However building2 under 15m2 can be put right up to the boundary in permitted rights but 15m2 to 30m2 build regs say it has to be 1m away from the boundary unless it is made from non combustible materials. So if you build under 30m2 but over 15m2 you have to keep 1m away unless made of say brick. But under 15m2 then it can be wood. Hope that helps.

[@mikeware-lane1347]

Great video thanks for the share. The one thing that really interests me is the height rule? I know the eaves cannot be any greater than 2.5 but I haven't seen anywhere where the overall height (if within 2m of boundary) can be 3m? This is great news if accurate as I want to fit a warm room to my pent garden shed, the depth of which would add approx 30cm above the height of the eaves. Can you please confirm the 3m overall height is correct and where I may be able to download the info? many thanks for the great video!. Ps: Just looked at the Gov planning portal and it appears that if the building is over 2m from a boundary the eaves cannot be greater than 2.5 and the overall height (pent roof) cannot be above 3m (4m in the case of a double pitched roof). If the building is within 2m of the boundary then the maximum overall height of the building cannot be above 2.5m. As you are within 2m of the boundary I would double check your 3m rule? see link below interactive.planningportal.co.uk/mini-guide/outbuildings/11 - look at paragraph 8

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Mike this is the document you require it's a big read but everything you require is in here. Don't forget to discuss your plans with your local authority as well to make sure. Just be careful your local authority don't have slightly different regs as well though mate as mine does. Also landlords will need to involved if you rent. This document should also help you sleep at night if your restless 😂 assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/830643/190910_Tech_Guide_for_publishing.pdf

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Mike like I said I'm no expert but you will find the document can contradict itself in some areas this is why I highly recommend that you check with your local planning department. The rules can vary form council to council, so your best contracting them. Hope you are successful in your build mate and everything goes smoothly. Cheers Karl

[@mikeware-lane1347]

@@karlpopewoodcraft What a fast response!! Many thanks for the link and I'll follow through as you suggest. It may be worth taking a second look at Section E - subsection (e) of the document it appears to confirm the 2.5 overall height rule if the building is with 2m of the boundary. Interestingly if you look at the portal for Northern Ireland (still part of the UK gov) it does state 'Eaves' height and not overall height. Great build and I hope you get it sorted out fine with both the council and neighbours. All the best:)

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@mikeware-lane1347 cheers Mike ye this is what I mean about them contradicting each other 🙄 ye I'm all good now as the council gave everything the green light 😊🚦

[@johnstewart1814]

Hi can you install a toilet or kitchen in your permitted development extension ? Or does this need planning permission?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

To be fair John I don't know you would be best contacting your local council.

[@lukasz7991]

I have shead but no have speace betwen shed and neighbor boundary. My shead is conected to the boundry but is less heigh that 2.5 meters ? Still I need planning permision ?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Best of calling your council mate, sounds like it might be to close but I'm not sure to be honest. Best of luck.

[@Jahcure1fan]

So my neighbor put a shed up right next to my fence without a gap. It’s also 5ft away from my window. Don’t wanna be horrible but how inconsiderate. She’s put me in an awkward situation.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

No that doesn't sound good, hope everything works out.

[@murnieksk]

checked all the planning portals and gov website and it states overall hight 2.5m not 3m?Bit confused!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Kristaps the documents are very complicated and please make sure that you check the section that is for outbuildings if it's a shed/workshop or summer if it's an extension to your property then this is covered in the same document but in a different section. This is the information for outbuildings below if you are within 2m of the boundary Outbuildings must be single storey with a maximum eaves height of 2.5 metres and maximum overall height of 4 metres with a dual pitched roof, or 3 metres in any other case. You also need to check with your local authority as their rules may differ from government guidelines also who owns the property if you rent. Saying all that I'm no expert and have had issues because of this but thankfully planning are more than happy with my shed size. Hopefully you will find the information you require and my advice is if all fails contact your local authority and if like mine they will be more than happy to help and advise.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I'm pretty sure outbuildings are type E buildings, download the document and have a read mate, I'm sure you will have a good night's sleep after reading this lol😂📖 www.gov.uk/government/publications/permitted-development-rights-for-householders-technical-guidance

[@TheMalcolms7]

How mental. This video just infuriate me when I heard about all these restrictions. Keep going bro. Never give up

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thanks mate, lucky the council where OK in the end 🍀😊

[@TheMalcolms7]

@@karlpopewoodcraft brilliant. Glad to hear it. Hows the business going by the way. Perhaps you pay to have a business address from somewhere else bindi believe that that's an option.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@TheMalcolms7 cheers mate, it's going OK at the moment just keeping afloat 😊

[@GeorgeAusters]

Can you build a workshop with walls higher than 2.5M WITH planning permission?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

With planning I'm sure you can, definitely speak with your local planning officer mate for guidance.

[@stevepadmore7138]

Hi Karl, if "any part of the building, container or enclosure is within 2 metres of the boundary of the curtilage of the house, then the height limit for the TOTAL development is restricted to 2.5 metres if it is to be permitted development" Sorry!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thanks for watching and commenting Steve, seems like there is conflicting information out there. Thanks for the information.

[@stevepadmore7138]

Hi Karl, glad to help and share. Here is an extract from an Ombudsman report and was in relation to a sloping land dispute but still fits within this topic: "Since 2010, the government has issued ‘Technical Guidance: Permitted development for householders’. The guidance says its aim is to help people understand the detailed rules about permitted development for homes and gardens; and how to apply them. The guidance refers to the definition of ‘height’ in the order, which it summarises, including measuring height from the highest part of a sloping surface. The specific guidance about new garden buildings sited close to boundaries, after setting out the legal rule limiting their height to 2.5 metres, says: “The height of the building...should be measured from the ground level immediately adjacent to the building...to its highest point...If any part of the building...is within two metres of the boundary of the area around the house, then the height limit for the whole development is restricted to 2.5 metres if it is to be permitted development.” interactive.planningportal.co.uk/mini-guide/outbuildings/7 & interactive.planningportal.co.uk/mini-guide/outbuildings/8

[@povilasj1392]

Thank bud

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers mate.

[@karensheehan2432]

Our neighbour had a huge bonfire in the back garden of a residential area to get rid of the kids children play shed and then built a fabulous new shed on top of the ashes. Only thing is they put the shed flush up against the boundary wall and the roof is overhanging our property so the ground is now turning into a bog as he hasn't install a water shoot. We also have birds nesting at that particular wall and I'm afraid the gushing water from the roof onto the nesting site will make the birds not return. What can I do... get onto the council, environmental protection agency, birdwatch ireland? I would have been fine if they had actually talked to their neighbours to see does if it affect us and a solution drawn up to suit everyone. Anybody have an answer to the problem? I think people these days just have no common courtesy to others and only thinks about their own needs, wants and desires.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Oh dear first thing I'd do is open up dialogue with the neighbours if their approachable 🤔 see if they will make the necessary changes to suit both parties if not you don't have much choice but to speak with your local authority. Hope everything gets resolved for you guys.

[@daviddickinson6955]

a little late; wow, your neighbours are amazing! Some people just want to hold others back. Could you have used your/an accountants address or serviced offices as your business address, but continued to have worked from the garden shed, would that have been. enough to avoid the legalities around operating a business from home?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Dave thanks and these are both great ideas that you mentioned, I am all sorted now and the council are happy enough so alls good. 😁

[@admon6722]

The neighbours do sound like complete jobsworths but it's a tricky one running any business from home that involves the use of power tools as it could cause some noise issues. At the end of the day the neighbours could have just waited to see if there was an issue and then tried to resolve it rather than going straight to the council. it's a shame as it's always good to have good neighbours who are communicative.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@admon6722 totally agree mate, if they just popped round I would of done anything I could have to resolve the issues. Everything worked out fine in the end though so that's the main thing. I just do my hobby from home and youtube and the noise is far less then anything else down here as it's all located in the shed now that's cladded boarded and insulated so our lass can't even hear me in the kitchen which is the closest room to the shed. 😊😊

[@SteveMaker]

Fingers crossed it will all be fine mate. Once done and dusted may a reccomened a dog shit parcel over the fence?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

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[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hahaha good idea lol

[@benriley8322]

Interesting video! I own my house. So am I right in thinking that if I build a 6m x 4m x 2.4m (high) garden office that’s 1m from my boundary, I don’t need to inform the council or get planning permission? Only I called my council anonymously asking if I’d need planning permission and they said that I would need to put it past them.. I don’t want to involve them unless I have to..

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Ben personally I would run it past them because if some busy body moans about it after it's built it may make things more difficult. In my experience the council where more than reasonable and then at least if there is any issues you will know prior to building and be able to adjust your plans.

[@GT.Bugger]

This is what I'm struggling to understand, if you own the property, why do you need to inform the council?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@GT.Bugger just because even if you own the property and you go out of the guide lines of permitted development then they the local planning authority can force you to change or take the structure down, so by running your plans past them first you are safe guarding yourself. This is only my opinion though mate and it's your decision to make I just think safty first after my experience.

[@GT.Bugger]

@@karlpopewoodcraft appreciate the reply, an I'd definitely go through to correct methods as opposed to having a structure tore down.

[@benriley8322]

GT Bugger because people that work for councils are nothing but jobs worth’s! It’s ridiculous!! I’ve gone to my council because i just know that either they will come knocking or some jealous neighbour will inform them!

[@naeemiqbal2568]

Very sorry to hear

[@terencecharlesworth1499]

Good look Karl

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thank you Terence. 🙂

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Haha 😉 Terry.

[@robertcostello9473]

Good work by the way

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thanks Robert. 😁

[@will9603]

Unless you use brick or block then you can build upto the boundary and 3m at the eves

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Interesting 🤔 lots of options on this topic. I'm really surprised how many people have watched and commented 😬

[@Classic_Re-creation]

Maximum height of 2.5 metres in the case of a building, enclosure or container within two metres of a boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse.

[@Classic_Re-creation]

Extension 3m outbuilding 2.5m

[@Paul-sk2dj]

Your interpretation regarding permitted development isn't right. The 50% of your land thing needs to include any other outbuildings and house extensions you already have, say for example you'd built a massive extension taking up 40% of your original garden, you can't then build a massive shed that takes up half the garden that was left (the remaining 60%) as the 2 added together would mean you've built on 70% overall. Also, If you're within 2m of a boundary, the max height OVERALL of the structure is under 2.5m. Over 2m away from the boundary, max height for a flat roof is 3m and for an apex (gable as some would say) roof is 4m - in both these cases, max height to eaves is 2.5m. That's basic permitted development for outbuildings that aren't a permenant living space in a nut shell so far as planning permission is concerned BUT you also need to consider building regs! These are different depending on the floor area of the structure. If it's under 15sqm they don't normally apply. If it's 15-30sqm then it needs to either be 1m+ away from the boundary OR made from mainly non combustible materials (the definition of which varies depending on the authority- some are happy with non combustible cladding on a timber frame, others expect an entire non combustible construction (bricks, prefab concrete, steel etc) ). Either way your electrics will still need certifying.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Take your information from your local authority to be safe, each council can differ slightly.

[@TripDarlin]

I'd advise you add trees or screens around your garden...

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Haha I have a forest in the direction of the complaint 😂 alls good though 😊😊

[@TripDarlin]

Did you receive a response from your local council authority on the build? Btw what is the full size of the shed? Have thought about solar for the workshop?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@TripDarlin Yes I got the all clear from the planning authority as I was within the guidance set by my local council, they gave me a few restrictions on the use but nothing that was unreasonable. Overall I'm lucky enough with my neighbours as a whole. The workshop is 10x17ft ish and I don't think I would be able to ever afford solar panels. 😏

[@JayeshPatel-ct5ps]

I think you might be wrong on the max floor area of an outbuilding. I don't think its 50% of the outside area, its no more than 50% of the floor area of the original main house.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Possibly mate, I'm just going from what I researched at that time. It was a long while ago now.

[@nayheem]

So many hurdles for hard working people trying to make an honest living :(

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Red tap everywhere mate, but we'll get there in the end. 😊

[@jamesgallagher3317]

I had a similar neighbour who reported me and I knew who it was. Once I found out I had my dog walk nice and early every morning without fail for 1 year and my neighbor kept telling people some dog is crapping on my front step but Little did he know it wasn't a dog it was me 🤣 I just used my dog walk as an excuse to go and take a huge dump on his step, that'll teach the nosey ba####d. The thing is he can't even see my she's from his crapp house he was just being a local pain. But I for the better of him when I planted a load of illegal narcotics in his house when I fitted some cabinets for him and had a friend report him for selling it to minors now he can't complain about my shed he's doing 2 years inside

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

🤣😆

[@chrisharrison6532]

My life Karl I'm new to your channel and I know what nosey neighbors are I've been reported to the rspca for leaving my cats while I went on holiday wrong my next door neighbour was feeding them and my garage door was open for access to bedding etc and I was reported to the revenue cos I had new cars every 2 yrs mercs jags BMW why I was a private hire business registered in a city near me they p..s me off proper and it's those people that look for help best of look mate I hope you make a fortune

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Chris, that really does sound like pure jealously. One day I hope to life in a house sounded by fields 🏡😊

[@woodworks2123]

One question I'm not quite getting. Do you own an ex council house or are you living in a rented council house?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Woodworks ye that was my mai mistake as I live in a local authority house I should of sort permission prior, However I have been given retrospective permission and the council and planning office are happy.

[@richie9777]

Nothing worse than an envious neighbour ........

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Exactly mate, all sorted now though so alls good 😁

[@tahirayub9610]

I got a question if someone can help me. Basically I live in cul de sac and I got massive drive at the front. Around 80sqm. Can I apply for planning permission for the front extension. Whats the chances of getting it approved? Going out around 1500. Kindly help me out thnks

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Sounds like you first need to speak to your council mate.

[@malcolmtruman6467]

I feel for you. I built a lawnmower shed in my 1 acre garden which also has a half acre pond (poisoned by a new 3G pitch built right next to it).The then Mayor reported that my shed was out of curtilage to the house and I now have an Enforcement Notice from Ashford Council? The then Mayor refused to help us with our poisoned lake but reported our harmless shed. We own the house and huge garden outright. The Mayor insisted our garden is a paddock yet it is only accessible from our house and has been a garden since 1980. Always remember council employees are like traffic wardens and want you to pay through the nose for everything you may do. They are ruthless and careless and callous. In my case they are sweeping the poisoned lake under the carpet as did the EA yet enforcing the shed notice. PS 3g rubber pitches are poison--do not let your kids inhale the fumes and dust. Councils do not care about your children's health as there is no money in that. Most councils are now corrupt to the core. Also, always remember that your neighbors will be nice to your face and stab you in the back when jealous of your strength and hard work to better yourself.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Malcolm I really feel for you in your situation that's ridiculous and wrong on so many levels. I hate the corruption we have in this country its so shocking and keeps happening over and over again. Best of luck with everything mate.

[@SamPraise]

Why are most British neighbours always intimidated by one's progress when it comes to building matters, I said most not all ok?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I think it's probably one or two where I live and the rest are fine thankfully. Everything is grand now though so alls good 😊

[@dawnswift533]

There’s always someone with nothing better to do than worry about what other people are doing - gits!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I'm not even trying to understand them. 🙄😁

[@dilwarhussain5514]

I would highly recommend trying out the Pocket Estimator app. It's free to use and gives you material and labour prices based on BCIS data. It's a great way to get a ballpark figure for the cost of the works and gives you something to compare the builders quotes against. Also the app provides a breakdown per m2 so you can easily compare.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Dilwar sounds like a very handy tool mate.

[@Mr_Wanderlust1]

Is this the same rules to have this man cave in the front garden?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I don't think the rules are different either way but best check it out with your local planning officer.

[@pars6052]

Im 99.9% sure that for permitted development regs, when the building is within 2 metres of the boundary the maximum height of the whole building must not be more than 2.5m, it is not the eave height. There is also a statement about it being clad in fire retardant material or built mostly from such material when within 2 metres. Anything higher needs planning permission. From Planningportal.co.uk...... 'If the outbuilding is within 2 metres of the property boundary the whole building should not exceed 2.5 metres in height.'

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Hi Mike all depends on type of structure, I.e sheds, living quarters, type of use ext, if you keep reading and following all the links you will find many conflicting regs and regs that seem to contradict one and other. That's why it's best to get in touch with your local planning officer. This is only my experience and the information I have found to be true in my situation I have actually shared the document within the comments I followed. As long as your local planning department is happy you shouldn't have any problems.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Just be careful your local authority don't have slightly different regs as well though mate as mine does. Also landlords will need to involved if you rent. This document should also help you sleep at night if your restless 😂 assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/830643/190910_Tech_Guide_for_publishing.pdf

[@joannapocock6055]

Hi, I cannot understand why neighbours can be so horrible, I think it comes down to jealousy. My neighbours are horrible too and watch my every move on their CCTV that points straight into my garden I am also in the process of building a 5ft x 6ft potting shed that is going right up against the boundary fence if they don't like it they can take a run and a jump lol . Maybe your neighbour is a subscriber to your channel so just be careful what you say !!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

That's terrible Joanne, people should be pulling together and just understanding rather than being malicious. Ye I don't say anything on social media or KZbin anyway as I'm way to busy doing my own thing to be worried about anyone else. I actually hope they are happy and content. My actual neighbours are fab on both sides of me so that's great. The council are happy enough so that's all that matters and I don't make much noise as my shed is insulated and surrounded by trees so it OK. My wife can't even hear me in the closest room to the shed. I hope your build goes well and trouble free. We all need hobbies in these difficult times. 😊

[@terencecharlesworth1499]

Terry will do only Terence on a sunday

[@uni-bob-kayaking]

Love ya vid again Karl..... your neighbours are ...🤬

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Bobby, my neighbours to the left and right are lovely though so not too bad 😊

[@michelle3709]

hi ,my stepdad is helping make something similar on my front garden ..mine measures 9ft2 outside by just under 15 ft .. do i need permission for this because i did read up on the goverments website and it seems im well within te limits ,,but unfortunatley i have a cockwomble for a neighbour and im sensing issues with him ...

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Haha love it 😀 the name I mean I've not heard that for years. Personally Michelle I'd speak with the council first to preempt them as the council where great with us. Just check all bases so your coverd.

[@michelle3709]

@@karlpopewoodcraft ive just got off the phone with my housing association and had to fill in a form regarding permission from my landlord,,ill keep you posted on the outcome ..wish me luck

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@michelle3709 best way mate, cover all bases nothing worse then doing a tone of work and then being told to rip it down, That would be devastating.

[@michelle3709]

@@karlpopewoodcraft quick update !!! i had a visit yesterday from my local council..and she told me i can go ahead with the she shed.. and id recieve a letter confirming it on monday .. happy times !!!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@michelle3709 Brilliant news.

[@Andy-gk8bb]

You still need a 1 meter gap to any boundary

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Are you sure?

[@tig8440]

Good video mate. I hope your neighbours leave the neighbourhood or are really old! 🤔

[@tig8440]

I'm thinking of building something similar. May need to work out my new neighbours first! 😂

[@stevenking6400]

Chin up pal if it was easy every one would be doing it. Some people just don't have anything better to do than complain. Good luck with finishing the "MANCAVE"

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers Steve ye I need to get used to calling it a man cave or shed again 😒😂

[@stevenking6400]

@@karlpopewoodcraft Shed i like shed more than mancave. My girls call mine "daddy's house" 😂😂😂

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@stevenking6400 very cute 🙂

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Just call it a workshop. Just because you might carry out work inside doesnt mean you get paid for the work

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

@@GrumpysWorkshop4 I know its ridiculous. 🙂

[@Naughty_Squad]

Electrician would not like that insulation and wires together.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Why not, seen lots of builds with electrical wiring close to insulation, if you look in your loft space you will see cables running near or touching insulation.

[@andymjflemming]

You have a green eyed monster living near you

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Or just incredibly annoying 😂

[@uktech]

3:41 Always some jealous f*****r. People. Nobody being hurt, nobody being harmed. No loss of light. Nothing. Hope they got the karma they deserved.

[@nikkion2140]

Raise finance and buy your property from Council then you are free to do your business.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I would love to Nikki but unfortunately I can't afford either at the moment maybe one day.

[@nikkion2140]

@@karlpopewoodcraft Have you truly looked into right to buy. Council gives a free survey valuation you can ask to have a realistic idea how much you have to buy after your max discount. Then you have idea how much deposit you need and mortgage to obtain. You may find on an interest only mortgage you are paying more or less the same amount you are paying council rent= you are no worse off (or in some cases better off) than being council tenant with all restrictions. Can't help you may end up create more jealousy with your neighbours. This is my 2 cents! Hope you consider suggestion seriously, you have nothing to loose because there is no obligation to continue RTB after valuation.

[@chrisb.5891]

When I bought my house in the UK with British neighbours, my Eastern European builders said:"Good luck with that." I didn't understand and they explained me: British neighbours are the worst. They turned out to be right. I put up a new fence, 2 meter high, that is the maximum legally. 1,8 fence + gravel. The gravel was 27 cm, I put into the ground about 7 cm, so from the ground it was 2 meter. My nice British neighbour reported me to the council and the council said that the 2 meters doesn't count from the ground (???!!!!) but from the bottom of the fence. Even if it's in the ground. I had to take down all the 60 meter fence, cut 7 cm and put up again. But I had my revenge: I erected a huge conservatory and pergolas with covering along the fence: pergola can be 2,5 meter high.:)))

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I'm glad you had the last laugh 😂 some people have nothing better to do mate, that's the problem.

[@Vass881234]

Its 50% of your plot inc house

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

So if your house is over 50% of the plot which in the UK is probably the case, then your not allowed a shed hahahah

[@sunlikeful]

There's always that one jealous neighbour that has nothing better to do other than complain

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Exactly mate, all good now though so that's great 😊

[@Ironbuket]

Be careful about making assumptions. For all you know the neighbour wanted a shed like that themselves and got turned down. They may be reporting you to see what happens and if you get approval they will put up their own shed. If you see someone robbing a bank, dont call the police - it just shows how jealous you are? ...

[@davidb6526]

Neighbours are silly , I moved into a new house and worked on my stock car , the neighbour was always moaning about my workshop, just because they liked sitting in the garden .

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

I know so we aren't allowed a hobby 🤔

[@nadeemkhan-nb3ew]

Dont you just love neighbours who have nothing better to do

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Exactly, luckily I have moved my workshop now.

[@tuguicristinel6711]

Neighbours... give me their address:))

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Haha, luckily most of my neighbours are sound just one who isn't actually even that close 🙄 but alls good now as the council and planning where happy enough 😊

[@buildersi6777]

you always get nasty people who cant wait to try and bring you down...WHY?...I hope you are watching this whoever reported the guy and are thoroughly ashamed of what you have done! people trying to get on and scum have to leg them over....well im sure youre not ashamed folk like you have no feelings, but things can always come back on you...good on this guy for being constructive

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thanks you mate, luckily the council where good and actually gave me advice. We have since moved to a unit as the business is going well and this shed is now getting turned into our garden bar😁

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Ps they did me a favour by making me more determined to succeed so sod them lol 😊

[@r3h4nullah]

Alright Karl, hope you're well bruv. Firstly i wanna say your neighbours are total wastemans. Secondly, does the tell you specifically who or which neighbour complained? Im thinking of doing a back extension single storey and a loft conversion boxed outwards, in the near future. Just thinking if that has anything to do with my side and back neighbours?

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Cheers mate, my neighbours left and right are sound it's just opposite lol but alla quite now 🤞 the council where happy enough so alls good at the moment. If I where you I would seek advice straight from the council before doing anything as it just saves you a lot of hart ache and you will know where you stand. Cheers mate and best of luck.

[@r3h4nullah]

@@karlpopewoodcraft will do bud. Cheers 👍👍👍

[@ProspectsPlace]

So sorry that you have terrible neighbours!

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Thank you, luckily we are all sorted now and the council are happy enough with the shed.😊

[@32103045]

For every person trying to make a living theres five trying to stop him

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Ye, bloody weird isn't it. 🙄

[@dzmalekvali1110]

Hire sniper kindly to sort out your nieghboors

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

😂

[@harleejane5658]

Sounds like you have shitty neighbours that report you same as me 🙃 its a kicker

[@phil2003ashleigh]

Your neighbour sounds a prick. Dead rats, pizza delivery, even better the undertaker is a nice midnight call. Better still gravel your drive and the kids will soon find their level with your wonderful neighbours. Hope this helps x

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

🤣😂 Fortunately the council where pretty sound about everything in the end so I've put it all in the past, don't want to damage my soul 😉 cheers mate 😊

[@Jack-pu4rf]

Big industry no problem.A working class man doing an honest job from a council house garden, you obviously have no rights at all and and are looked at in a different light buy your own council.l hope your jealous neighbor feels great.

[@roymills2211]

Get your daughters to take up drums or bagpipes instead of art neighbor's coulnt do f all about that

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

😂 Luckily my neighbours to the left and right are nosy one with drums 🥁 and the other with dogs 🐕 and moter bikes so I'm OK with them😂. The ones in question I don't even know and can't see as there's massive bushes in the way. 😊😊

[@rorymakesstuff]

Some people are bellends.

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Very true indeed mate.