unclear on 2008 planning laws

[heathyboy]

Hi, I have an out building forward of house wall in my front garden. This has been there since 2006. I notice the laws say now that you can not have an out building in your front garden (No outbuilding on land forward of a wall forming the principal elevation). Can anyone give me the rules on thsi as i am unclear. Does this mean i can be made to take down my out buildling even though its been up since before the laws came out in 2008? I hope someone can clear this up for me regards and thanks in advance.

 

[jeds]

No they can't make you take it down. The 2008 rules apply only to buildings built after the date of the rules. In any case A building that has stood for more than 4 years is immune from planning enforcement.

 

[heathyboy]

Thanks alot for that info Jeds, so even if i had to replace what i got there at some point, i take it i am fine getting a new log cabin ?

 

[SALL2009]

Thanks alot for that info Jeds, so even if i had to replace what i got there at some point, i take it i am fine getting a new log cabin ?

As far as I know, you can not replace the building or you will need planning permission for the new building. You can only do repairs to the current building.

 

[heathyboy]

Thanks for the info Sall i will keep that in mind