Greenhouses & Agricultural Buildings

Class III Schedule 2 RULES FOR EXEMPTION APPLICATION An agricultural building means a building used for agriculture, or principally for the keeping of animals. Provided that:- No part is used as a dwelling. The building is sited at least 1 1 / 2 times its height from any other building containing sleeping accommodation. To measure height take the mid point on roof slope between eaves and ridge measured from mean ground level. The building is provided with a fire exit which is not more than 30 metres from any point within the building. A greenhouse used for retailing, packing or exhibiting produce is NOT exempt. USES Agriculture includes:- Horticulture Fruit growing Growing plants for seed Fish farming. Note:- If the proposed building is to be provided with electrical lighting and/or electrical sockets, an application for the electrical work will be required as indicated in Approved Document P of the Building Regulations. Planning Permission may be required . You should therefore telephone your Local Authority and ask for Development Control for more information. N.B. Measurement rules quoted relate to Building Regulations only, different rules apply in planning legislation.

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