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if it's under 2.5 meters tall then you shouldn't need planning, unless you put a satelite dish on it. Likewise as it's not a habitable space, as in it's not in constant use, then you shouldn't even need building regulation approval. Although if you run any electrical cables or put in extra drainage etc then you will.
http://www.thegardenroomguide.co.uk/building-regulations-for-garden-rooms/2012/08/18/
"You don’t need Building Regulations for a garden room if:The internal area is less than 15m2 If the Internal area is less than 30m2 and is not within 1 metre of the boundary"
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Previous owner installed a fairly substantial (wooden) shed in the garden about 20 years ago. On the various documents it says he's supposed to have notified the council. He says he didn't. I'd like to build a new shed in its place. Ideally brick with one side of it as glass windows to use as an office.
The fact the current shed has been there for 2 decades, in a concealed space at the end of a garden overlooking allotments (not blocking views either of the allotments to the north or the sea to the south) makes me think I would probably get away with it. If I don't, what's the worst case scenario? I have to tear it down/pay a fine etc? What happens in these situations?