Garage planning permission question

[ChrisRS]

The current flat felted roof on my garage is leaking badly so it looks like i'm going to have to replace it. Unfortunatly it's been leaking for so long that all the boards and joists are begining to rot. Rather than replace it like for like i'd like to change it for a pitched roof, with a view to using the "loft" as storage for timber/general diy materials.

I'm quite handy so i'll be doing the work myself, the only thing i'm unsure of is the planning situation, do i need to apply for permission and do i need to get building control involved.

The garage is behind my inner terraced house and it is full view of both neighbours, approx 4 metres from the back of the houses and boarders the neighbours garage.

Edited for shocking spelling!

Edited by ChrisRS on Thursday 4th February 21:46

[eps]

Planning, hopefully not...

From the other Garage post...!

For Planning :

From here : http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2008/Uksi_20082362_en_...

Class E
Permitted development

E. The provision within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse of—

(a) any building or enclosure, swimming or other pool required for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse as such, or the maintenance, improvement or other alteration of such a building or enclosure; or

(b) a container used for domestic heating purposes for the storage of oil or liquid petroleum gas.
Development not permitted

E.1 Development is not permitted by Class E if—

(a) the total area of ground covered by buildings, enclosures and containers within the curtilage (other than the original dwellinghouse) would exceed 50% of the total area of the curtilage (excluding the ground area of the original dwellinghouse);

(b) any part of the building, enclosure, pool or container would be situated on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation of the original dwellinghouse;

(c) the building would have more than one storey;

(d) the height of the building, enclosure or container would exceed—

(i) 4 metres in the case of a building with a dual-pitched roof,

(ii) 2.5 metres in the case of a building, enclosure or container within 2 metres of the boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse, or

(iii) 3 metres in any other case;

(e) the height of the eaves of the building would exceed 2.5 metres;

(f) the building, enclosure, pool or container would be situated within the curtilage of a listed building;

(g) it would include the construction or provision of a veranda, balcony or raised platform;

(h) it relates to a dwelling or a microwave antenna; or

(i) the capacity of the container would exceed 3,500 litres.

E.2 In the case of any land within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse which is within—

(a) a World Heritage Site,

(b) a National Park,

(c) an area of outstanding natural beauty, or

(d) the Broads,

development is not permitted by Class E if the total area of ground covered by buildings, enclosures, pools and containers situated more than 20 metres from any wall of the dwellinghouse would exceed 10 square metres.

E.3 In the case of any land within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse which is article 1(5) land, development is not permitted by Class E if any part of the building, enclosure, pool or container would be situated on land between a wall forming a side elevation of the dwellinghouse and the boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse.
Interpretation of Class E

E.4 For the purposes of Class E, “purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse as such” includes the keeping of poultry, bees, pet animals, birds or other livestock for the domestic needs or personal enjoyment of the occupants of the dwellinghouse.
"

For Building Control

From here : http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/hhg/house...

"
Floor Area is less than 15m2

Floor Area is between 15 and 30m2 but more than 1m from boundary, or constructed from substantially non-combustible materials.

Except in respect of electrical installations.
"

Ideally though try and make sure the timbers and construction methods employed are up to the job. Certain timbers only cover certain spans.. Timber grade and size is important. Alternatively go for a Truss roof.. might be a more cost effective solution.