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[Kernowcam]

So true Alan.
Just had my builder mate over.
Prob don’t need planning.
Suggested a timber frame made by chippy and concrete skin, however wood has shot up in price recently, so double block may be the answer?

[Genem]

Treated timber will outlast most of us, given the Clubs demographic... 

Base, 150mm concrete slab over a layer of DPM. Layer of block to lift the walls a bit higher above ground level,
Walls, 150mm timbers, 9mm sterling board skin, covered with "log" outer. 2.4 m high
Roof, 150mm timbers, 18mm sterling board, Onduline sheeting, with transparent sheets as "skylights".  Recycled window let into the end wall. Under 4m at the apex.

All done by a mate and I, bar getting a truck-load of ready-mix for the slab.  10 m long, 6m deep.   If I did it again I'd make the doors a bit wider.

[Kernowcam]

I started to chat to planing and building control . Limited success but generally confirming the box d I have to work in.

Less that 50% of garden. Easy to fulfill.
Heights and boundary clear enough.
Will prob be on the 40 sq m break point for building regs but happy to do building regs a as when I come to sell it will certify things.