Shed Verandah pd?

[Yanic]

I am planning a build based on something like this:

Modern Summer House with Veranda Hansa Lounge XL 14.5m² | 44mm | 6×5m

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I read that Verandahs are a no-no under permitted development. However, is that for when the deck is above 30cm off the ground or not? E.g. if I keep my deck top under 30cm, will this be ok under pd?

I've read the permitted Dev on here:

Veranda Permitted development query

Hi People, Can anybody clear this up for me. I am currently looking to extend out at the rear of my property (single story extension only) and half of the extension will be just a covered yard (i.e. the roof will continue across from the extension and cover the yard. The roof will be sloped...

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and the official govt guidance. This Verandah is the only bullet I'm stuck on which I want to include.

If it's not, how about a deck with a pergola? Or a separate gazebo right next to the shed but not attached? Thank you.

 

[Yanic]

I would add that I also intend to mount 8x 1mx1.8m solar PV panels on the roof. Not sure if this has any bearing on the height or not though.

 

[LouDIYtryer]

Is this going to be attached to your house of freestanding?

 

[Yanic]

Is this going to be attached to your house of freestanding?

Freestanding down the bottom of the garden. Next to my boundary

 

[LouDIYtryer]

Personally I think the terminology of the permitted dev vs the name of the item that you are looking at is causing the confusion here. To me what you are looking at building is essentially a shed/summerhouse and a covered seating area just with a fancy name called "verandah". My interpretation is that providing what you are building doesnt have a raised platform i.e. not a regular deck almost level with the grass but something that might cause you to be overlooking neighbours youll be ok - but sometimes you can call your local authority for free to double check...

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