[PDF] Development within the curtilage of a dwelling-house

What is the curtilage of a dwelling-house?

curtilage of a dwelling-house provided that- ( a) the height of such a structure erected within or along a boundary of the curtilage of a dwelling-house does not exceed 2 metres in height above any land within 2 metres on either side,

Why was a building erected on land not curtilage?

However the inspector found that the land was not curtilage because it was not attached to the dwelling house forming one enclosure with it. The building erected on the land was therefore unlawful.

Is'residential' use of adjoining land part of its curtilage?

The Court clarified that lawful ‘residential’ use of adjoining land, though incidental to the enjoyment of a dwellinghouse, may not alone determine that such adjoining land is part of its curtilage. The case concerned a statutory review of an inspector’s decision to dismiss an appeal of an enforcement notice issued by the council.

What is the height of a dwelling house?

dwelling-house does not exceed 2 metres in height above any land within 2 metres on either side, ( b) the height of that part of a structure which is erected in front of any elevation of the dwelling-house that faces a highway does not exceed 90 centimetres in height above any