If it is too tall they will just adjust the roof so I don't think you will get rid of it. Might be worth putting some thought into what you can plant to hide it.
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I think you're right Steve - it's not allowed to be more than 2.5 metres tall if it's right on your boundary. It looks too tall unless, as FG says, it's being built by elves.
Why ever would he think he could do that and no one would say anything? What is it anyway - an aircraft hangar?
Unfortunately I've been looking at similar buildings while looking at designs for a new garage (so easy to get distracted on websites!) And the manufacturers are quite hot at building something to /just/ skim under regulations so I will cross my fingers for you. But if you start saving up for that new tree no harm done.
Home offices, or even "day rooms" are quite a popular alternative to an expensive extension or even nore expensive house move. Especially now teenagers are not flying the nest as quickly and benefit from their own space. Gardens are quite literally an extra room to the house.
I know several people who have these sort of things in their garden, yes most do look unsightly but it is the pressure of living in the south where space is at a premium.
i read and article not so long ago that had thermal image pictures with it of areas of London where people where renting these things out and had whole families living in them. On so many levels that is just so wrong..and permitted develoment rules for them do not allow for anyone to sleep in them.
i have built two extensions under permitted devolment and even though you don't need planning permission there are still rules you have to follow, inspections you have to pass and a signing off at the end. but these were to the house and I don't think it is the same for a glorified shed.
For the sake of good neighborly relations I would speak with them and see if there is anyway they will work with you to help hide it as I don't think you can stop them building it and even if the roof pitch is too high they won't be pulling it down when it would be a simple job to lower it a few inches.
To see a world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand and eternity in an hour.
Unfortunately I've been looking at similar buildings while looking at designs for a new garage (so easy to get distracted on websites!) And the manufacturers are quite hot at building something to /just/ skim under regulations so I will cross my fingers for you.
This rule is not a simple one though and proximity to the boundary changes the allowed height - more than 2m from the boundary means it can go to 4m tall at the ridge. It's hard to tell from the photo. It also depends on the size of the plot - you're not allowed to completely cover your garden with sheds.
But you're right Clari - if it's a proprietary unit being built by a specialist company, chances are they have worked it all out to just comply
Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Well then you should be that person - nothing wrong with acting to stereotype. I do it quite often (that is 'dotty old woman', not 'grumpy old man'). You just have to take the opportunities that increasing age presents, there are enough downsides, after all
Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Steve the Military trained me to not be angry, cooly think of a retaliation then act and so I turned into a crafty old man, it works because of my age and a beautific smile you get away with murder.
Some years back on garden makeovers it became the rage to fill your garden with old iron even a Boiler off a Loco there hangs a solution. From a scrapyard near you buy a tangle of old iron posts and rails (remove the loco before you get them) then erect them in random style at the back of your garden. On your side fix a nice trellis with the odd window in which a mirror can be mounted to reflect a view of your own garden. Grow an assortment of climbing plants your side and your view will be serene once more and the steam will cease to erupt from your ears. Of course you could always plant a Russian Vine on the back fence it would be all over that, what was it a Colonial Office in no time, if questioned plead ignorance.
There is alway a way just think it out so you win they lose.
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If it is too tall they will just adjust the roof so I don't think you will get rid of it. Might be worth putting some thought into what you can plant to hide it.
I have space for another small tree that would help if I need to...
Assuming the fence to the right is 6ft (1.8m) then the height to the eaves is certainly in excess of 2.5m if that is indeed the critical dimension.
Unfortunately I've been looking at similar buildings while looking at designs for a new garage (so easy to get distracted on websites!) And the manufacturers are quite hot at building something to /just/ skim under regulations so I will cross my fingers for you. But if you start saving up for that new tree no harm done.
Home offices, or even "day rooms" are quite a popular alternative to an expensive extension or even nore expensive house move. Especially now teenagers are not flying the nest as quickly and benefit from their own space. Gardens are quite literally an extra room to the house.
We doubled the size of our bungalow without needing permission, then erected a large garage, they have eased off on planning regs now.
i doubt it’s taller than it should be, manufacturers know the rules and built them just at the correct height.
I feel sorry and it’s a shame for you Steve, we don’t like anything that’s rocks the boat, very upsetting.
I know several people who have these sort of things in their garden, yes most do look unsightly but it is the pressure of living in the south where space is at a premium.
i read and article not so long ago that had thermal image pictures with it of areas of London where people where renting these things out and had whole families living in them. On so many levels that is just so wrong..and permitted develoment rules for them do not allow for anyone to sleep in them.
i have built two extensions under permitted devolment and even though you don't need planning permission there are still rules you have to follow, inspections you have to pass and a signing off at the end. but these were to the house and I don't think it is the same for a glorified shed.
For the sake of good neighborly relations I would speak with them and see if there is anyway they will work with you to help hide it as I don't think you can stop them building it and even if the roof pitch is too high they won't be pulling it down when it would be a simple job to lower it a few inches.
This rule is not a simple one though and proximity to the boundary changes the allowed height - more than 2m from the boundary means it can go to 4m tall at the ridge. It's hard to tell from the photo. It also depends on the size of the plot - you're not allowed to completely cover your garden with sheds.
But you're right Clari - if it's a proprietary unit being built by a specialist company, chances are they have worked it all out to just comply
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
I don't think it is, it's being build by random tradespeople. I think one of his fences is too high too.
Well then you should be that person - nothing wrong with acting to stereotype. I do it quite often (that is 'dotty old woman', not 'grumpy old man'). You just have to take the opportunities that increasing age presents, there are enough downsides, after all
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
Steve the Military trained me to not be angry, cooly think of a retaliation then act and so I turned into a crafty old man, it works because of my age and a beautific smile you get away with murder.
Some years back on garden makeovers it became the rage to fill your garden with old iron even a Boiler off a Loco there hangs a solution. From a scrapyard near you buy a tangle of old iron posts and rails (remove the loco before you get them) then erect them in random style at the back of your garden. On your side fix a nice trellis with the odd window in which a mirror can be mounted to reflect a view of your own garden. Grow an assortment of climbing plants your side and your view will be serene once more and the steam will cease to erupt from your ears. Of course you could always plant a Russian Vine on the back fence it would be all over that, what was it a Colonial Office in no time, if questioned plead ignorance.
There is alway a way just think it out so you win they lose.
Frank. (tongue in cheek)