i recent got permsion to erect a loft at my new house, which it is owned by the council. and i did not need planning permsion , too put up a loft 16,feet by 6 feet. BUT i did need permsion too keep pigeons in it . and it had too be 1 meter from the boundery fence, and no less than 3 meter from the wall of the house. if this is any good too you .