side of house storage shed

1. Can I put a shed on the side of my house?
2. Is it cheaper to buy or build a storage shed?
3. Is it illegal to live in a storage shed?
4. Where should a storage shed be placed?

Can I put a shed on the side of my house?

You must apply for householder planning permission to erect a garden building, greenhouse or shed if: the total area of ground covered will be greater than 50 per cent of the total land around the house. ... it will be at the side of a house which is in a conservation area.

Is it cheaper to buy or build a storage shed?

If you've been wondering is it cheaper to build your own shed, you'll discover that yes, it is less expensive to build your own shed than to purchase a pre-built shed. That is at least if you have all the tools required to build the shed. Typically, it won't take many specialty tools to build the shed.

Is it illegal to live in a storage shed?

Generally speaking, living in a shed is not allowed. This is because your standard shed is classed as a 10a building making it non-habitable. ... If you want to live in a shed, it must meet the criteria of a Class 1a building. This applies whether you are building a new shed or converting an existing shed.

Where should a storage shed be placed?

Place the shed relatively close to the house and in an open area so that it is easily accessible when needed. When the day comes that your shed is being delivered, you need to make sure that storage shed location you've chosen is accessible for the delivery drivers.