Leanto

jangor_2

When I purchased my house two years ago it had a very DIY wooden leanto structure on the back of the house. This is collapsing and I need to replace it. I am unsure if I need planning permission? I have been looking at brochures for leantos but unsure how to find a reasonably priced leanto and what specs I should be looking for. Any advice gratefully received.

Doozergirl

If it isn't a permanent structure then it shouldn't need planning permission. Permitted development allows a certain amount of building without planning permission anyway.

ormus

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/genpub/en/1115315206517.html

here are the new simplified regulations. you can do a great deal now without any PP required.

laurel7172

I was looking at lean to greenhouses earlier this year-one thing I do remember reading is that any structure that goes over a door MUST be safety glass.

ormus

ebay has lean to,s from 900 quid and up. new.
or try
http://www.masterplastics.co.uk/conservatories.htm

planning_officer

If it's a conservatory or greenhouse or any other kind of permanent lean-to, then unless it benefits from permitted development rights, it will require planning permission. Having said that, many small structures do benefit from permitted development - any idea of it's size? In general terms, if it's on the rear of the original house (not to the rear of any subsequent extensions), then provided it is no more than 3m deep (if it's a semi or terrace house) or 4m deep (if it's a detached house), then it will be permitted development. There are a few other restrictions, but in the case of a single storey structure they are unlikely to apply unless it's unusually tall!

jangor_2

Thankyou so much for the replies, they are all very helpful. The present structure is approximately 11' x 5' and I wish to replace with a leanto of a similar size. There are no other extensions to the original building. However the present structure appears to have been built directly on the garden surface without any footings but obviously I am now advised I will need footings for a new leanto. I will check ebay and also ensure there will be safety glass.

cullin

Planning officer I have a pigsty in the middle of a field classed as green belt, would it be in order to attach a totally wooden lean to? with out contacting the planning people which is an absolute NO NO in Dorset.