Building structure for indoor pool

[lib8899]

We have a outdoor pool that we have not used before,we would like to use it,we we need a new lining,cover and new boiler

We want to build over it so we can make it indoor and use it all year round.

We have had a few builders/joiners around since we moved in,but so far no one hired.As the quotes have varied from 10,000 to 30,000

and when we did get some drawings/plans its was all very vague ,and then prices went up.

 

We have since found a builder who said we can supply him the materials and he would charge his labour.Which we would prefer as we would be more in control

and know whats actually happening.

 

The pool is 40ft and rectangle ,We do not want to have planning permission ,so working within the requirements.

What is the best building material to use?

We have looked online at orangery styles,and outdoor offices for ideas.

 

We want something simple,one side of the pool faces the garden and the other side faces a wall,so 

would like Glass on one side,and on the other side dont mind if wood/brick/or anything as its not much of a view.

I want it to look modern and simple to blend in the garden,but we are no good with DIY or have no building experience 

Can anyone advise on the best building material that is simple in terms of structure and most cost effective

Any advise is appreciated !

Thanks.

 

 

 

Edited April 20, 2020 by lib8899

[Temp]

Re planning permission check the rules here. Might not need planning permission.

 

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/43/outbuildings

 

You should also check the Permission for your original house as sometimes permitted development rights are removed by a planning condition. 

[Temp]

Pools can be expensive to heat so id recommend lots of insulation in the walls and good quality glazing. The glazing could well be pretty expensive if you want a 40ft long full height window. 

[lib8899]

Yes we dont need planning ,We have looked at a log cabin style building over the pool but they dont have much light into the pool as oppose to more of a glass building.

Instead of having a 40ft glass wall we want glass and something else,wood,steel or something along that,We have still got not further since we moved in last year and at this rate i will be building a 40ft shed ?

Thanks,

Lib

[PeterW]

You won’t need planning but you will need building control approval. 
 

I would be looking at solar thermal or PV and an ASHP to heat it, and put in some sort of MVHR (a commercial one) to keep the air moving. 
 

You really need some sort of light weight well insulated structure as you don’t want to be digging foundations close to the pool as you will create problems. 
 

All this depends on budget too - £40-80k could soon get swallowed depending on the design.