Who has planning permission for their raised playhouses/tree houses?

[SandyChick]

We want to get ds This for his 4th birthday but after reading this and going on to speak to the council it looks like we need planning permission. Is it just me or is that just ridiculous?? We could buy a climbing frame as long as it didn't go higher than 6 feet but it becomes an issue when it is raised off the ground more than 30cm. In that case do trampolines need planning permission as the big ones are usually more than 30cm from the ground with a ladder and are definitely higher than 6 feet with the safety net

We have a treehouse that we didn't get planned for, as it is classed as a temporary structure. Having said that, we've had it for 8 years now!

I would go ahead. Unless your structure is positioned to overlook your neighbours, no one will complain. I can't see any councils taking anyone to court over it and neither is it reasonable to add hundreds of more pounds to a child's toy by gaining planning permission.

That looks great for ds! On the down side though it's been in our local paper about people needing planning for tree houses etc., at nurseries as well. The council have made them take them down. You are right though, its bonkers.

I have had a large conservatory, a block garage and a large wooden chalet built and never needed any planning permision as they were either deemed too small or temporary structures though planning law may vary from one part of the U.K to the next.

We have one for our children. Tucked at the top of the garden and not overlooking anyone. We didn't get planning - although it's been there now for about 5 years.

Unless you live in national parks, the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and World Heritage Sites or listed building, where the rules are different you should be alright.

Have a look on the www.planningportal.gov.uk.

guide here

OUtbuildings for the use/enjoyment of the occupants of the property don't need planning. There are some rules about height (not over 4m high with a pitched roof) and how much of the land can be covered, but unless your garden is tiny, that won't apply.

You do not need permission. It is a temporary structure. We have a taller version in our narrow London garden and it is fine. I have however stopped my children from standing on top and shouting to next door to ask them to come and play