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That is supposed to be the finished effect. Gail

If it is a log cabin, is he planning to have someone living in it? That would def need permission.

Hi Bob, Thanks for that. The more info I get the more I think he is on sticky ground. Thanks gail

By the way 8 by 12 feet is nearly 9 square metres. So if the building is tall enough to stand in (1.8 metres?) then it must be over 10 cubic metres.

First: Be carefull about the meanings of this stuff. Building Regs are the rules about construction - ie what sort of foundations and all sorts of things. Planning permission is only required ubder certain conditions which are complicated. This is a sample of the rules about 'sheds'. Sheds and greenhouses You will need to apply for planning permission if any of the following cases apply on the land around your house. You want to put up a building or structure which would be nearer to any highway than the nearest part of the 'original house', unless there would be at least 20 metres between the new building and any highway. The term 'highway' includes public roads, footpaths, bridleways and byways. More than half the area of land around the 'original house' would be covered by additions or other buildings. The building or structure is not to be used for domestic purposes and is to be used instead, for example, for parking a commercial vehicle, running a business or for storing goods in connection with a business. You want to put up a building or structure which is more than 3 metres high, or more than 4 metres high if it has a ridged roof. (Measure from the highest ground next to it.) If your house is a listed building, and you want to put up a building or structure with a volume of more than 10 cubic metres. If you live in a Conservation Area, a National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or the Broads, and you want to put up a building or structure with a volume of more than 10 cubic metres (though it might be allowable as an extension) The words 'original house' have a particular meaning. Note: in all cases, if your new building would have a volume over 10 cubic metres, and come within 5 metres of the house, it would be treated as an extension. Also, if your new extension would bring some existing garden building within 5 metres of the (extended) house, that existing building's volume could be deducted from your overall volume entitlement for the house, as if it were another extension. Ask your council if in doubt. This came from the following authoritative site: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/

So can any one tell me what makes a building a permanent structure the. I have not recieved a letter so I don't think he has planning permission. Thank you to everyone for you support. Gail

In this area you can put up a structure about the size of a double garage without planning permission as long as it is I think 2 metres away from any boundary. And something like 6 metres from your own house? However, you should get building regs for it though. I would have thought if they are building something that big it would need both. If they had planning permission you would have been sent a letter asking if you had objections so I guess they didnt get that.

As I work during office hours it will be difficult to phone the planning office, but I intend to make time. I understand that it is going to look like a log cabin. Gail

Given the fact that he has ask others if they mind he is B minded Gail

have you spoken to the other neighbours about the height of the structure?

I thought it sounded as if he was being awkward with you.

No.

Gail does he not normally speak to you? Annexx

NO. His garden is ajacent to ours. He is our next door neighbour Gail

Gail am I understanding this correctly? this structure is being built by neighbours who's back garden backs onto your back garden Annexx

They have been and spoken to neighbour two doors away and neighbours on other sides but they have not spoken to us. Gail

Gail can you not approach your neighbours? Annexx

It now seems that it is going to have a veranda on two sides and look like a log cabin. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Gail

Yes, Gail, as a long-standing (20 years) former town councillor, I am (hopefully!) 99% certain it would need planning permission, but find your local councillor and ask for help. :-) Joy

hi Paul and Bryan, Thanks for the advice and support. I will make a call next week. Gail