Front Porch possible 2m or less

[idevilkz]

Hi,
New here posting for may be the first time.

We are looking at the idea of building a front porch with dwarf walls (DIY Project) at the front.
I have done bricklaying before so I have a clue about it regarding walls and roofing however I am unsure about the foundation element and hence this thrread.

If we go 2m x 2m then it goes into that gravel bit.
My question is do I need to check both concreted and gravel bit and build a foundation or just dig the gravel bit and get it levelled up completely and then build?

thanks

 

[Jackrae]

There apper to be several cables (telephone/internet/tv) buried under that gravel so you really should provide a means of being able to draw these out/replace before you build over them.

 

[Notch7]

You need planning permission

 

[idevilkz]

can you elaborate on why would a planning permission be needed? @Notch7

with regards to those cables, one is for virgin media and the other one I know about so that will get sorted.

Going back to original question about FOUNDATION, any advice on that? thank you

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

It needs a proper foundation.

 

[idevilkz]

thanks @freddiemercurystwin please elaborate. I am reading up on forums and it says I need to dig 450mm x 600mm? is that correct?

 

[Jackrae]

It might be if you're building a house. I'd have thought 200 wide by 150 deep good enough for a single porch dwarf wall and leave the existing slab as-is

 

[Koolpc]

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[Jackrae]

Looks like it's going to be 2 x 1.5 then