Shed Against Boundary Wall
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Shed against boundary wall. Copy no you can t a shed that is exempt from having a permit has to be it s height away from the boundary. It should not exceed 2 5 metres in height. X1 copy you can put a garden shed against the boundy fence they do not need a permit. You will also need planning permission assuming the shed is within the one metre rule if any part is higher than 14 metres or if the eaves height is greater than 3 metres.
If closer and higher you will need to apply for planning permission. I m looking to build a largeish shed workshop somewhere between 10 x8 to 12 x10 but due to the size of the garden ie not very big and the slope of the garden putting it 1m away. Garden law is for general information only and does not constitute professional advice. Eezy1 mar 17 6 21pm.
Ivy and some other creepers can present problems if they have taken a strong hold on a wall. Hi folks reading the planning portal website thingy i see sheds outbuildings made of combustible materials aka wood shouldn t be within 1m of the boundary. Can we stop him from erecting the garage so near and from any workmen from coming onto our. A garden wall where the wall is astride the boundary line or butts up against it and is used to separate the properties but is not part of any building.
The shed should be at least one metre from the boundary. I essence you would only be allowed another 2m and anything over that would require a town planning application. Ebygum1 mar 17 7 13pm. The definition set out for a party fence wall is.
Your shed side wall is only 600mm from the boundary and your shed is 7m long on that boundary. Normally if your council allows building on the boundary the wall must be fire rated. Boundary walls are referred to in the act as party fence walls. A wall not being part of a building which stands on lands of different owners and is used or constructed to be used for separating such adjoining lands.
For details of how the party wall act affects building work in general have a look at this page. Excavation near to a neighbouring property. The spread and growth of their roots may press against boundary walls causing them to fracture and become unstable especially where the walls also act as a retaining wall.