Car port - have you got one - would you want one

vansboy

Hi All!

Before we sort the driveway/frontage, wondered about adding a carport infront of the garage, at side of the house.

Possibly block pave this section & gravel the rest of the drive.

Not much in forum search, so wondered if you've got one, or had one & removed it, or wanted one & what would you make it from &....just about any input welcomed!!

Thanks in advance

VB

Airwolf1

We used to have one where we lived, a lot of benefit if you have room for one, especially in the rain. Also worked under the carport, doing jobs that couldn't otherwise do. Better to use the polycarbonate sheeting though - it will last.

ormus

we have one here. it wasnt my DIY, it was here when we bought the place.
ive had to renew the roof though. poly sheets last about 10 yrs on average.

ive put a garage door at the front of it, in a wooden frame. the long side is nearly hidden by a 6ft panel fence. so ive got a virtual garage. worth its weight in gold.
ps
the garage door (like new) cost me 25 quid off ebay.

slummymummyof3

you will generally need planning permission for a carport that is enclosed on 3 or more sides and you will not be entitled to permitted development rights on top of this.

wallbash

wondered about adding a carport infront of the garage, at side of the house.

Nothing else it will be a good place for a washing line

sweetnskint

we have one and use it lots! was already up when we move in. think you need to check whether building one will effect house insurance (assuming its fitted to bricks).

planning_officer

slummymummyof3 wrote: »

you will generally need planning permission for a carport that is enclosed on 3 or more sides and you will not be entitled to permitted development rights on top of this.

I don't really follow that. If the car port is a freestanding structure, it will be classed as permitted development unless any of the following apply:

- the total area of ground covered by buildings, enclosures and containers within the curtilage (other than the original dwellinghouse) would exceed 50% of the total area of the curtilage (excluding the ground area of the original dwellinghouse);
- any part of the car port would be situated forward of a wall forming the principal elevation of the original dwellinghouse (i.e. to the front)
- the height exceeds 4 metres (if it has a roof); 2.5 metres if it is located within 2 metres of the site boundary, or 3 metres in any other case;
- the height of the eaves of the building would exceed 2.5 metres;
- you live in a listed building;
- if you live in a conservation area, AONB or National Park, then the car port cannot be to the side of the dwelling.

If the car port is PD, this won't affect any future permitted development rights to the property.
Hope that helps!

planning_officer

Also, the block paving you are intending to lay may well require planning permission now - if it is greater than 5 sq metres in area and is located between the front of the dwelling and the road, it needs to be porous/permeable, or you have to make provision to direct surface water to a porous area within the curtilage (i.e. slope it down to a flower bed or lawn!).

ormus

new planning laws came out a few weeks ago.
items such as normal size car ports generally dont require PP now. (subject to certain conditions).
check out the gov site.

planning_officer

ormus wrote: »

new planning laws came out a few weeks ago.
items such as normal size car ports generally dont require PP now. (subject to certain conditions).
check out the gov site.

The post I gave two posts above yours are the new planning regulations!!

rca779

Can anyone recommend a company that will build/install a double width car port in the Hampshire area?