Exemptions from Building Regulations

The following list and diagram give information on buildings and works which are exempt from the Building Regulations. For comprehensive advice on exemptions please contact us.

Domestic 1. Shed or similar (no sleeping accommodation) less than 15m floor area. 2. Conservatory less than 30m floor area, providing at least 75% of roof and 50% walls are made of translucent material and separating door is retained to the dwelling. 3. Porch less than 30m floor area, providing the separating door is retained to the dwelling. 4. Covered way, covered yard or car port, open on at least two sides, less than 30m floor area. 5. Garage or other detached building (no sleeping accommodation) either: less than 30m floor area and substantially non-combustible or, less than 30m floor area and 1.0m or more from boundary. In addition:

Buildings controlled under other legislation such as ancient monuments; Detached buildings not frequented by people such as those used solely for housing plant and machinery; Most greenhouses and agricultural buildings;

The buildings above are not exempt if used for retail, packing or exhibiting purposes;

Temporary buildings erected for not more than 28 days; Site huts and other similar ancillary buildings which contain no sleeping accomodation;