Advice on shed/workshop plans :)

[slim123]

Hi guys I am thinking about building some kind of building in my back garden to store my weights/bench and/or my drumkit. I plan on building at the back of my garden at approx 12ft x 8ft. I have briefly researched and the building would be more than 5M away from my property, wouldnt use more than 50% of my garden and wouldnt be more than 3M high. Would I need planning permission to build the sructure in brick?? I was planning more like a wooden shed but due to the nature of whats inside I would prefer something more secure. Also is there anything else I may have to consider i.e windows, roofs and maybe power supplies??? Thanks alot in advance

SLIM

 

[big-all]

i take it you dont plan on raising the weights above your head in there!!!
my 12x10" shed
http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b270/bigall2005/?action=view&current=e1e47346.pbw

 

[slim123]

Hi big-all and thanks for the reply - your shed is awesome and well built too . Raising the weights above my head isnt that important as i could do all those exercises in a seated position. However, If i change my mind I may raise the height by adding an apex roof or making the roof flat and keeping it 3M (apex would be easier and stronger I suppose). Anyone know if my shed would still be acceptable with an apex roof?? My main question is still whether I would require planning permission to use bricks for the build.Thanks again

SLIM

 

[^woody^]

Bricks or rice paper wont make a difference to planning permission

 

[Deluks]

Would you be planning on playing drums in there too?

 

[slim123]

yeah would there be an issue???

 

[nickjb]

If you are within 2m of your boundary then you'll be limited to 2.5m high without planning permission. If you fit within the list of exceptions here then you can build it out of whatever you like:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115315233153.html

 

[Deluks]

yeah would there be an issue???

erm yeh, the racket they make! You might want to look carefully at the design to minimise sound leakage. Holla back if you need any pointers, but concrete block or 9" brick walls are a good start.