Log cabin in garden

Fluffy_Bunny_2

Hi,
Looking to purchase/build a structure in garden which will give a one-bed room with toilet/shower facilities. We have a small house and too many people living in it and no possiblity of anyone moving out soon. Any ideas/pitfalls. We only have about £10K. It would have to be insulated and able to be heated. Am I being unrealistic?

Ianwzzz

Just seen this on b&q. Would probably need planning permission.

http://www.diy.com/nav/garden/garden-buildings/cabins-summerhouses/home_delivered_with_assembly/-specificproducttype-cabin/Shire-26x14-Elveden-Log-Cabin-Home-Delivered-and-Assembled-13538637&ecamp=cse_pg_14009343;tmcampid=5;tmad=c&CA_6C15C=520002200000032370?ecamp=Aff-47868&awc=483_1397317379_fe27ba621385893a5cd39baf4595030f

the_matrix

Fluffy_Bunny wrote: »

Hi,
Looking to purchase/build a structure in garden which will give a one-bed room with toilet/shower facilities. We have a small house and too many people living in it and no possiblity of anyone moving out soon. Any ideas/pitfalls. We only have about £10K. It would have to be insulated and able to be heated. Am I being unrealistic?

Log cabins are not suitable for living in I'm afraid.

bsms1147

the_matrix wrote: »

Log cabins are not suitable for living in I'm afraid.

You could argue that about a lot of flats and houses.


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In all seriousness, legally I see no reason why one couldn't - as long as you meet any and all planning permission and building regs, and it doesn't constitute 'primary living accommodation' - and practically, if it's comfortable and you're happy with it, then why not?

HG12345

Hi, we have been looking at this type of thing too. Google "garden offices" there are loads of companies selling these type of rooms which can be used as living space. You would need building regs approval and possibly planning permission if it was for sleeping in. Good luck

rustyboy21

Here is one, just been emailed to me from Costco.


Not bad for the initial £25 sign up fee. it is double glazed too !


http://www.costco.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/cos_9,cos_9.3,cos_9.3.4/140748

Beenie

We have a Norwegian log cabin in the garden. They are warm and comfortable. We have 2 single beds in there for overspill use, but usually it's just us at weekends or summer nights when we fancy 'camping out.'

If you get one big enough, I see no reason why someone couldn't use it for sleeping/showering etc. Many countries have log cabins as housing, so it's perferctly possible to live in one. Just make sure that you have a proper shingle roof (the ones guaranteed for 40 years).