Building a barn / shed for firewood - any golden nuggets of advice?

[Dean Lofthouse]

Dean, what are the front and back heights? i.e. roof level front and rear?

 

I'll measure tomorrow and let you know, I know I can tip the back up inside and get the front forks on the tractor (midi tractor)full height

[Tom D]

I'm also planing a building a bit like this, does anyone know the planning restrictions for this type of structure? I made enquirys to my local council who told me that I'd need planning...£500!! But I have been told that open fronted buildings like deans do not require planning???

 

Anyone know?

[Dean Lofthouse]

Its 10ft at the back and 14ft at the front to the tin work.

 

Tom, I didn't do planning for mine, I never enquired, but I was of the understanding that a timber structure is not a permanent structure so didn't require planning, it's when you start adding steelwork planning comes in ??

[Dave Martin]

I'm also planing a building a bit like this, does anyone know the planning restrictions for this type of structure? I made enquirys to my local council who told me that I'd need planning...£500!! But I have been told that open fronted buildings like deans do not require planning???

 

Anyone know?

 

I`m currently applying to extend a dutch barn and have been told that I do need planning. I think its dependant on use and relation to house etc.

[Dave Martin]

Its 10ft at the back and 14ft at the front to the tin work.

 

Tom, I didn't do planning for mine, I never enquired, but I was of the understanding that a timber structure is not a permanent structure so didn't require planning, it's when you start adding steelwork planning comes in ??

 

I think your refering to building regs. with steelwork.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I'll measure tomorrow and let you know, I know I can tip the back up inside and get the front forks on the tractor (midi tractor)full height

 

Its 10ft at the back and 14ft at the front to the tin work.

 

Tom, I didn't do planning for mine, I never enquired, but I was of the understanding that a timber structure is not a permanent structure so didn't require planning, it's when you start adding steelwork planning comes in ??

 

Thanks mate. I'm now debating whether to put tin work on the back or boards all round; the back is facing s/west into the prevailing wind but there is a 4' bank with hedge on top as a natural barrier... Timber building doesn't need pp either - agreed.

[Johny Walker]

Its 10ft at the back and 14ft at the front to the tin work.

 

Tom, I didn't do planning for mine, I never enquired, but I was of the understanding that a timber structure is not a permanent structure so didn't require planning, it's when you start adding steelwork planning comes in ??

 

dean you may need planning for that , if it is set into the ground , not permant means somthing that can be moved ie, a container ,thats according to my land agent, but if its been the 10 yrs it may be diffarant WHICH i asume it has nod,nod

[Dean Lofthouse]

dean you may need planning for that , if it is set into the ground , not permant means somthing that can be moved

 

I'm going to be moving it within the next six months so I'll take a photo of it being moved, that should do the trick

 

I have no idea to be TBH I just didn't go to too much trouble in case they told me to take it down