IT’S around now that a lot of gardeners are planning big changes to their outside spaces.
But did you know that there’s laws, rules and regulations around what you can and cannot have outside?
You can be fined hundreds to thousands of pounds, and even be told to rip down your latest installation if it breaks planning laws.
Here’s a few helpful tips to keep you on the right side of the lawn – just make sure you check your local regulations.
Gardening expert Allan Jeffrey at Ultra Decking told me: “If your decking is higher than 30cm above ground or covers more than 50 percent of your total garden space, it’s likely that you need planning permission.
“Garden buildingscan transform your space but certain areas have restrictions on the size and location of these buildings – so check before you …