Obtaining Planning Permission For Your Business

So, you’re thinking of erecting a tipi at your business and making the most of the outdoor space you have available. Do you need planning permission? When applying for planning permission for tipis, it’s important to know that there are a wide number of factors to consider. At The Tipi Company, we’ve partnered with The Rural Planning Co to help you navigate the whole planning permission process.

Temporary structures have their own grey blurring line in terms of building regulations. This can depend on your local council and their specifications. Typically, though, you’ll need temporary structure planning permission if your outdoor structure is more than 100 metres squared. Also, you’ll need rural planning permission for outdoor events if the temporary structure is in place for more than 28 days. However, permission isn’t required if you’re erecting a tipi that doesn’t fall into either, or both, of these categories.

There are other factors that would require planning permission, though, such as, if the structure takes up more than 25% of the outdoor land, or if it’s an extension and will increase the building’s size by over 25%.

Planning permission is also required if the tipi comes within five metres of the site’s boundary, and if the amount of land that’s available for parking is reduced a significant amount.

Despite planning permission providing a potential obstacle for your business, it is a lot cheaper to erect a temporary structure like a tipi for around £70,000 than build a permanent extension for around £300,000.