Raised decking

EachPenny

Davesnave wrote: »

I'm aware of the 300mm rule with regard to decking, but would raising the height of the garden be considered in the same way?

It's a very good question which is why I put a "depend on the precise circumstances" in my response

The Technical Guidance, which is normally very helpful, is not in this case -

(Note, ground level is the surface of the ground immediately adjacent to the building in question, and would not include any addition laid on top of the ground such as decking. Where ground level is not uniform (for example if the ground is sloping), then the ground level is the highest part of the surface of the ground next to the building.)

From that I'd say it doesn't matter if the ground slopes away from the house, so long as 'immediately adjacent' to the house you don't exceed 300mm - so the far edge of the decking could be many feet above ground level depending on how much the garden actually slopes.

It is also the highest part next to the building - not an average or anything like that. So one wheelbarrow of soil piled up in a nice little 'hill' could provide you with your desired ground level, so long as it is 'next to the building'.

The tricky bit I've highlighted in red - what does 'any addition' actually include? Does adding some soil to increase the original ground level count as an addition? If so, what timespan might need to pass before an altered ground level becomes the ground level?

Its as clear as mud