pidgeon chit welder
sticking metal since 1962
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Thanks for all the thoughts guys... looks like it is probably worth doing "properly" if I am going to do it! Would just have to persuade the wife to let me spend so much on a "play room!"... I need to sort out putting a shed in first before she will even let me think about it though Might also build a little home office out there! Fortuantely we have a pretty big garden, and according to the local council there are no restrictions on the number of outbuildings you can put up!!
When I had to apply for planning in Cambridgeshire 9 years ago ,I was givren an information pack that said you cannot cover more than 1/3 of your original garden area ( includes front, sides and rear ) but not the main dwelling. So If you are close to that, excluding wooden framed sheds with a height of less than some thing like 2.8 mtrs at the apex you may need to do a bit more research and put your questions in letter form to the planners so that you have proof of not needing planning with a date on it.
You might also be best off geting signed and dated agreements from neighbours as well just incase you or they turn " funny) ".
I had a nightmare problem selling the last home for the buyers solicitors demanded a " no planning consent needed " for our large conservatory ( disabled persons de restrictions applied ).
Had to go cap in hand to planners for a signed letter at the last hour and nearly lost the sale because of the delay.