Outbuilding 2.8m tall near boundary

[Jarmstrong]

Hi, I am in Essex and I would like to build an outbuilding 4.9m x 2.7 meters (approx 13sqm) and 2.8m talk near the neighbour boundary. I would need planning permission because it is above the 2.5m tall  permitted development limit.

 

Would I need building regulations approval as well? According to planning portal, an outbuilding less than 15sqm would not need building regs approval.

 

 Have I understood the rules correctly that I can apply for planning permission, but need not get building regulations approval for this outbuilding?

 

 Thank you for any advice or guidance.

 

 

 

[SuperPav]

At a very high level, yes that is correct. You'll need planning permission for the height.

Please note this will be a full planning application, so I'd be really tempted to see if you can get away with 2.5m overall height - sloping site/ground may help here as it would make life much easier and cheaper for you.

 

Building regulations normally won't apply as under 15sqm floor area - exception being if there is any sleeping accommodation.