Building a detached garage

Building a detached garage

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If I want to build a detached garage under 30m2 in floor area, will the building regulations apply?

NO - the building will be exempt from the regulations but only providing it is: 

• under 30m2 in floor area.
• single storey and does not contain any sleeping accommodation; and provided either.
• it is built substantially of non-combustible material or; 
• when built it is no less than 1m from the boundary of the property.

Please note that you may require planning permission and you are advised to contact the Planning Duty Officer on 0208 753 3440 or email dutyplanner@lbhf.gov.uk for planning advice before commencing any building work.