Advice needed on planning permission for climbing frame or playset? The structure can be
up to 4 metres high to the top of a ridged roof if it is to be more than 2 metres from a boundary
. If it has a flat roof the maximum height should be 3 metres .
Do you need planning permission for slides?
Yes it’ll need planning permission
. It falls under the same rules as sheds / outbuildings. Assuming it’s being built more than 2m from a boundary it’s the items in red that make it subject to planning. No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation.
How much space do you need around a climbing frame?
Basically, you’re going to want to get it right first time! First, whether your budget and space allows for a small space climbing frame or a gigantic, modular behemoth, assure that there is
at least 1.5m of space surrounding the perimeter of the final build
.
How do I make a homemade climbing frame?
Do I need planning permission for a raised platform?
Verandas, balconies and raised platforms are not permitted development and will require planning permission
.
Do you need planning permission for a raised playhouse?
As a general rule playhouses are treated as temporary structures for the purpose of planning permission and as such planning permission is
usually not required
.
What is a raised platform planning permission?
Putting up decking, or other raised platforms, in your garden is permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, providing: The decking is no more than 30cm above the ground.
Do you need planning permission for Wendy House?
Property owners with wendy houses no bigger than 10m2 (defined as minor building works in terms of Section 13 of Act 103 of 1977) are now exempt from submitting building plans
.
Do I need planning for a treehouse?
In general,
Planning Permission will be needed for most treehouses
. If the property is listed you may also need listed building consent.
Can you put climbing frame on grass?
The most common type of ground to build your wooden climbing frame on is grass
. It is important to ensure that the area of grass is flat and as level as can be. If the grass has a few bumps it is still fine to use that area, however if it is a hill, or slope this ground won’t be appropriate.
Can you put a climbing frame on concrete?
You can consider moving the wooden climbing frame to another spot in the garden. Another option is to
use concrete when anchoring the climbing frame
. Jungle Gym recommends using concrete to keep the ground anchors in place and ensure your child’s safety.
Do you need to anchor a climbing frame?
The frame will need anchoring
The same applies to climbing frames. They need to be tethered to the ground. You’ll get the best results by levelling off the land and setting the anchors into concrete in the ground. Do also take a close look at your order when you buy the frame as you may need to buy anchors separately.
How do you make a climbing frame out of pallets?
How do you make a climbing triangle frame?
How do you make a jungle gym for kids?
How high can raised patio be?
The maximum height of the raised patio area from the main garden ground level would be some
2.08 metres above
which would be an iron balustrade. The raised patio area would occupy the full width of the existing property. The application site is located within Wood Lodge Lane in a predominantly residential area.
Can you raise the height of your garden?
To plant a hedge in your own garden is allowed and
there are no rules in terms of height however you are responsible for maintaining the plant
. You don’t need planning permission for things such as outdoor lights, but it may be worth a courtesy call to your neighbours if they are likely to impact them in anyway.
What is the maximum height of decking?
The decking or platform is
no more than 30cm above the ground
. Together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the garden area.
Can I put a wooden playhouse on grass?
A tower playhouse with a platform and slide should be assembled onto a shock absorbing surface such as grass, play bark or sand. It shouldn’t be assembled onto a hard surface such as concrete.
Grass is the perfect, safe surface for a tower playhouse
; it absorbs impact and provides a softer ground.
Does a Wendy house need a base?
All playhouses need a substantial base
. The base should be solid, square, flat and level to ensure the stability of your playhouse. Paving slabs or concrete are ideal. A solid concrete base is more permanent and normally more expensive but it provides an excellent base especially for a larger playhouse.
Where should a backyard playhouse be placed?
In a nutshell… Although playhouses can go on grass, you’ll do well to set up
a base where the playhouse can sit above the damp earth
. If you have an attached swing set or second floor balcony, to prevent dangerous falls, you should consider putting material such as woodchips or playground rubber down first.
How close can you build a deck to your boundary?
How close may I build to the boundary? You can build
up to a height of 2.5m high on the boundary, if the Height in Relation to Boundary Rule applies
. However, ground floor windows of habitable rooms in the Living and Rural Villages Environments must be at least 1.2m from the boundary.
Does decking count as a structure?
Thankfully, unlike many other aspects of construction, decking, which is
classified as a temporary structure
, has considerably less regulations than more permanent buildings.
Can I build a patio without planning permission?
If you wish to lay a patio around your house, there are no restrictions on the area of land you can cover with hard surfaces, at, or near ground level. So basically,
you will not need planning permission to do this in most cases
.
Is it legal to live in a wendy house in South Africa?
there is no mention of ‘wendy house’ in the by-laws
; if you build a property to live in it then it doesn’t matter if its made out of gingerbread and is held up by mushrooms, its a residential dwelling. wendy houses are not classed as `temporary structures` just because they have no foundations.
Do I need building plans for a carport in South Africa?
Carports fall under the ‘Minor Building Work’ category.
So long as you make an application to get the proper approval from the local authority, you DO NOT NEED PLANS
. ” (Read the full description on the Sans10400 website).
Is a wendy house safe?
Most Wendy houses are put together using a porous wood and that makes it easier to protect
. The porous wood will allow the sealer to penetrate deep into the grain and allow for maximum protection.
