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Outbuilding ideas

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Ok, looking at options to go in this space here that runs along my garage to the left.

This area gets the most sun through the summer so gets quite hot and would suit a shaded area.

I've seen some outbuildings that run into the 10's of thousands but I am talking about low budget here.

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Carolina

3 years ago

Covered patios are quite the rage here (Netherlands). Perhaps you can create something like this on your budget? It'll give you privacy and shade.

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Kay Moden
3 years ago
Hi Daniel,

It really depends what kind of outbuilding you need. If it's a shed style (no insulation, no services etc) then these are relatively cheap even off the shelf.

If you want something like a garden office, with windows, insulation, heating etc. then obviously the price will go up, but for an essential one it shouldn't exceed 15k or in some cases even 10k including the design.

Obviously check with regs and whether you are satisfied with an approved development (assuming your site will allow for one).

Also I'd suggest you build it in tandem with the garage, wouldn't want the two to differ too much from eachother. Usually for these kind of things you would need a simple set of drawings for a skilled builder to construct it from.

Andrei
Sonia
3 years ago
Depends what the building will be used for. Can you clarify?
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Daniel Eason
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks for the input here.

I guess Im looking to be able to use this space in peace and block neighbour noise out here and give us a bit of social space.

Reg wise I was looking at something below the 2.5m permitted next to the boundary.

And yes, I think doing this right thing building wise is the better way than adding a cheap summer house that will only last the 10 years. I've seen options with insulation etc but they are far out of budget as I've just refitted the kitchen lol.

One thing neighbours have done is extend/convert the end of the garage as a conservatory onto the back of the property which is probably the better option.
Rowland
3 years ago
just a quick point on building closer to there boundary. tbe permitted development does stipulate that the building is one metre from there boundary, so please bear this in mind to avoid a run in with thir local planning authority.

you can probably get a good carpenter to build a structure assay a lower courtesy than the org the shelf summer houses. most people only use then in tbe summer, so the insulation and other comforts may not be necessary and will safe you pin the build costs!

best

Rowland
E D
3 years ago
I would certainly research the local planning and permitted development rules but I don’t think the 1 metre boundary rule is always in place.
E D
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I really like Carolina’s photos of the Dutch buildings.

Then again, I may be a little biased. 😄
Daniel Eason
Original Author
3 years ago
Great ideas the dutch buildings look something like what mentioned, it would need decent patio base Layer but could work. Thanks everyone for the ideas
Carolina
3 years ago
Hope you'll show us the end result :-)

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