Do I Require Planning Permission To Replace An Existing Building In Bad Repair?
February 22, 2010 by admin
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I own a commercial property in Scotland which has a run down storage shed at the rear made of timber and corrugated iron. I want to remove this and use the existing foundations to build a wooden bunkhouse. Can anyone advise me as to what planning permission I need? The planning office are being very unhelpful
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My brother, we are thousands of miles apart, but one thing is certain, when the building officials are unhelpful, plan on doing everything by the book.
Draw up plans, where the storage unit (it is now a storage unit) will be in perspective to the property lines. This perspective should be on a plot plan drawn to 1/20th scale. A recorded survey copy modified to show the new storage shed on it works great here.
Many cities, towns & counties require such prior to applying for a building permit when a storage shed exceeds 144 SF (12×12). This is even if it’s not on a permanent foundation.
Once approval is granted, build as if it is a storage shed, then make the modifications toward conversion to your bunkhouse, seek the appropriate approval (which will be granted) and move on to the next project.
You’re being tested here, so be a good citizen & neighbor, respect their authority, be humble & give them what they want. In turn, you’ll get what you want.
if you are planning on having people sleep in it i`m sure you will need planning permission for change of use and you will need building regs too.usually if you are replacing and old shed with a new shed there is no problem if the new shed sits in the footprint of the old shed. Have you tried writing to the chief planning officer outlining your idea ?Local authorities are obliged to reply to written requests for information.
Every community I’ve lived in has required permits for construction or reconstruction. The communities want to ensure that any work is up to code, etc. They also like to know about improvements so they can increase the tax assessment. That said, I’ve made improvements without permits. The risk you run ranges from a fine to being required to tear down the structure and starting over.
tear it down and start building the new one , i,m shure the stupid A$$
planning commission will send some one out to tell you that you need a permit,!