How big can I build a shed in my garden?

How Big Can My Shed Be?

Planning permission regulations differ from area to area, so it is always best to check with your local council.

However, here are some of the most common, widely used rules regarding bulding a shed in your garden.

 

The common rules about shed size:

• Sheds should be single storey.
• There should be no platforms, balconies or verandas on sheds.
• Sheds should be a maximum of three metres high unless they have apex / dual pitched roofs, in which case they can be up to four metres high.
• It has an occupied volume of no more than 15m squared.
• If you build a shed within two metres of your property boundary it can only be up to 2.5 metres high.
• Combined with other extensions and outbuildings, your shed should not cover more than 50 percent of the land around your original house.

 

Other garden shed rules to bear in mind:

• Sheds should not be built forward of any walls at the front of your house.
• A shed should not impinging on conservation areas or spaces of outstanding natural beauty or any other government-protected designated land (such as a world heritage site).

If in doubt, check with your local planning office.

 

The most popular size sheds:

8x6 is the most popular size shed, with the 6x4 and 7x5 close at it heels. These are sufficient for holding most householder's garden equipment including a lawnmower and the odd bit of garden furniture for over the winter.

Of course, we have a full range of sheds in all size from 3x2 tool store to mighty 20x10 workshop garages. View all wooden, plastic and metal sheds here:

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