Neighbourhood law: Planning harmony over the garden fence

A new garden shed can significantly enhance the value of your property – but to avoid any disputes with neighbours, you should take into account not only planning regulations but also the principles of neighbourly relations. Building in accordance with the law is the bare minimum; involving your neighbours at an early stage is the icing on the cake.

Special provisions at the boundary: Do I need consent?

In Bavaria, building on the boundary is often permitted up to a length of 9 metres and a height of 3 metres. This means that if you stay within these legal limits, formal consent from your neighbour is usually not legally required. The structure is permitted by law at this location.

Nevertheless, we recommend that you speak to your neighbours at an early stage. A quick look at the plans often allays fears of an ‘overwhelming’ effect or supposed shading.

Fire safety: Safety at the property boundary

Fire safety is an often underestimated issue when building on the boundary. As a rule, buildings erected directly on or very close to (less than 2.50 m) the boundary must be designed in such a way as to prevent fire from spreading to the neighbouring property.

• Our construction: Thanks to the use of high-density Trespa^® panels and a solid wall structure, our cubes offer high resistance.
• Distance regulations: If the garden shed has windows facing the neighbouring property, specific distances or fire-resistant glazing must be observed. During the planning stage, we ensure that all distances are chosen so that no additional structural measures are required.

Privacy screening and overhang: Setting clear boundaries

A modern garden shed often serves as a welcome privacy screen. However, please note:

• No overhang: Neither the roof nor the guttering may protrude beyond the boundary. Our manufacturing is made to exact measurements, so that we can align the cube precisely on the boundary without encroaching on the neighbour’s airspace.
• Drainage: Rainwater must be allowed to soak away on your own property or be channelled away. We design the drainage systems for our sheds so that no water is directed onto the neighbour’s property.

Our tip: Seek mutual agreement

Even if you are in the right: a signed declaration of consent from your neighbour on the site plan is the best safeguard against future disputes. On request, we can provide you with the necessary views and dimensions so that you can present your project transparently.