cubic metres - help!

[matthew3468U]

Hi,

I would like to build a shed in my garden that measures 4.5 metres wide by 3.5 metres deep by 2.5 metres high.

The problem that I've got is that the council require planning permission on every building over 10 cubic metres.

Could someone tell me how I would workout the cubic meterage of my project and if I would need planning permission?

Thanks scientists!

[Loosehead]

4.5x3.5x2.5=39.375 cubic metres. However that's assuming it's a Cuboid. Are you sure about the 10 cubic metres, seems very small to me?

[brachiopod]

Indeed, Loosehead, I know some dog kennels that are more than 10m� !!!

[stevie21]

As mentioned, just multiply the 3 figures to get the volume in cubic metres.

[theo_wyvern]

don't think you need any planning permission for a shed providing its made of wood as all wooden structures are considered temporary - but double check !

[sddsddean]

Our council requires Planning on structures over 75 ** *, as they say this is the average size of a single garage. Sure yours don't mean 100 ** *?

[stanleyman]

If the shed is further than 5 mtrs away from the house, it is no higher than 4 mtrs with a pitched roof and covers no more than 50% of your garden and you are not in a conservation area, then you should be able to build your shed under permitted development. The planning rules should be the same for every council.

[matthew3468U]

Brilliant, thanks for your help!