My Daughters Playhouse

[Riche36]

Hi i would like to show you all my playhouse i am building for my daughter for christmas, please bear in mind i work in an office and this is my first attempt at anything like this so be gentle. I decided to build one as we could have it to our specifications, to save some money and to learn carpentry skills. The playhouse is 1.8m x 1.8m square with the ridge about 2.3m tall. It has a floor inside and 3 fixed windows that will be 2mm Perspex. It has a stable door with a fixed window again 3mm Perspex. I still have a lot of work to carryout.

[Cannyfixit]

Thats excellent looks like its been bought

[Riche36]

thanks for the nice comment. I mustr also add the only power tool i am using is my drill everything else is hand operated.

[nick200]

That is superb, you have done a great job

[Rich-Ando]

i'll be 100% honest here, you couldn't buy one as good as that off the shelf. your thought and design have gone into it because you care about the ones it's for, that is priceless but if you had to value it to buy it wouldn't be made of decent materials like you have used but i would hazard a guess that it would be well in excess of £1500.

it looks superb they will be extremely happy this xmas

don't forget though, there are plenty of experienced tradesmen on here that can give you pointers you might not be thinking of so don't be afraid to ask if you need it.

[Riche36]

i'll be 100% honest here, you couldn't buy one as good as that off the shelf. your thought and design have gone into it because you care about the ones it's for, that is priceless but if you had to value it to buy it wouldn't be made of decent materials like you have used but i would hazard a guess that it would be well in excess of £1500.

it looks superb they will be extremely happy this xmas

don't forget though, there are plenty of experienced tradesmen on here that can give you pointers you might not be thinking of so don't be afraid to ask if you need it.

Many thanks for the comment, like i said earlier i have never done anything like this before so thats great to hear. i will keep updating this thread as work progresses. I work on most evenings using a lead light as its dark when my daughter goes to bed.

[big-all]

fantastic job well done i bet your please

on a technical note you may need planning permission as it has a raised platform above 300mm

but if no one complains you'll be fine
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house

Planning Permission

Putting up decking, or other raised platforms, in your garden is permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, providing:

The decking is no more than 30cm above the ground
together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the garden area.

[Riche36]

fantastic job well done i bet your please

on a technical note you may need planning permission as it has a raised platform above 300mm

but if no one complains you'll be fine
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/house

Planning Permission

Putting up decking, or other raised platforms, in your garden is permitted development, not needing an application for planning permission, providing:

The decking is no more than 30cm above the ground
together with other extensions, outbuildings etc, the decking or platforms cover no more than 50 per cent of the garden area.

I never relised that, as it's a temporary structure i thought it was exempt from planning laws.

[big-all]

i wouldnt worry in the least i doubt anyone will even know about the regs
the 300mm is to stop overlooking other properties
in your instance it would have to be someone interpreting the regs badly as your platform does'nt allow anyone to see over the fence as the window top governs your vision
its more to let the poor people that build nice treehouses as a platform would need planning

[Wes]

Just echoing the other comments Riche...Brilliant mate

Your daughter, no doubt, will be over the moon!!

Loving the stable doors n union jack mat You're making me want to build one myself..Probably best waiting till I have kids though as it would only get filled with tools

[speed]

looks fantastic better than some tradesperson efforts ive seen , dont worry about planning it will be fine

if you have any llog lap left you coud put a little window box under the lower window and stick a few daisys in

are you painting it too? white and pink….

[Colour Republic]

What a great thing for a father to do for his daughter... it don't half look bad either

[mailee]

That is excellent work and with limited tools too! Well done. Bet there's one happy little girl there.

[chippymike]

Very good job you have done yourself there

[southwood3]

Excellent job. The roof configuration adds character.

For phase 2 you might consider some guttering directed into a water butt......I'm sure your daughter will get a right buzz out of seeing it fill and it'll add a touch of 'green' to the project - just a thought.

One other thing to consider. Select a suitable location inside the house and mark her height on the wall with a felt tip pen. Add the date and do this at regular intervals. It'll personalise her space and she'll have something to look back on when she's older.