Out Buildings in Kent
Out Buildings in Kent
Out buildings are structures which are structures not attached to the existing house. They can be front of house ie a Garage and can be back of house ie large shed, mancave, byut not an annex. They must be Insidential to the Main Dwelling House whic basically means they are for somethin gyo uwould not normally have in the main house.
There are a number of rules to follow and these will determine if the building id a PD lawful structure or will require Planning permission. ANYTHING front of the house requires a houise hold plannin gapplication. Anything rear of the house that is to be lived in requires a house hold planning application.
Thos under PD or LAWFUL must follow these rules:-
if any part of the building is within 2m or any boundary the maximum height above existing ground level is 2.5m ( not 3.0 like an extension)
If more than 2m from the boundary they can be 2.5m at the evases and 4.0m maximum height to the ridge.
Materials must similar to main house.
If all the above are met the last one would be size. You can build a structure as large as the plot will take. The total floor area of the Main House and Outbuilding cannnot exceed 50% of you total plot size.
If the building is for sleeping or to be a granny annex then a planning application is required and you do not have to stick to any of the requirements above.
DKM Consultants can help you plan your out buildings so that you can stick within the Lawful Cerificate guild lines. Structures that are not permanent living spaces and under 30m2 do not require Building Regulations either. However, its is importany to know you should alos follow the regulations of building control in respect to foundations, fire regs and electrical certification.
Working from home is very common now and an outbuilding would free up space in the house. Fitness has never been more important than today. Thereofre a good use for an outbuiding is an OFFICE/GYM.
For Further information on the limitations on planning and what type of planning application you would need please see the link below. This link shows how the restrictions in footprint and heights must be applied.
Outbuilding including garage, gym, office and garden stores in Meopham.
Outbuilding including garage, gym, office and garden stores in Meopham.
