In this guide, you will find the regulations that apply to ancillary buildings and certain extensions in Villahome's product range. Regardless of whether a building permit is required or not, there may be other important rules to be aware of, such as regulations for Attefall houses, Greenhouses, Friggebod sheds, Walls and fences, Canopies, Pergolas, and Trellises.
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Building permit required / When you need a building permit
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Building permit not required / When you don't need a building permit
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Building permit or notification of construction start may be required
Pool, pool house, or spa
A pool or spa generally does not require a building permit or land permit. In some exceptional cases, a cast pool may be considered a wall and thus require a building permit. Similarly, installations connected to the pool or spa may require a building permit. This could include, for example, high deckings, privacy screens in the form of fences, or glass roofs over a pool. Even if a pool or spa does not require a building permit, it is a good idea to inform your neighbours about the measure if it is close to the property boundary. Maintaining a good relationship with neighbours benefits everyone. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit. If you are interested in purchasing a spa or pool, you can explore our range on villahome.se. We have 10 years of experience in pools and spas and only offer spa baths and pools with proven technology for the Swedish climate.
Attefall house
An Attefall house may have a maximum building area of 30 m2 and not be higher than 4.0 meters to the ridge from the average ground level adjacent to the building. On your property, next to a single- or two-family house, you may have a maximum of 30 m2 of Attefall houses. If you wish to erect several buildings under the Attefall rules, the total area is counted. The area for Attefall houses is not included in the building rights you have according to any detailed development plan. Similarly, an Attefall house can be erected on so-called "prickmark" (dotted land), i.e., land that, according to a detailed development plan, may not be built upon. If the Attefall house is to be erected closer to the property boundary than 4.5 meters, the consent of the adjacent property owner is required. However, an Attefall house may never be erected closer than 4.5 meters to a property boundary facing a street or public space. Within these criteria, Attefall houses may be erected without a building permit – however, a notification is required, and you must wait for a start clearance before you can begin construction. On certain properties, for example, those with culturally valuable buildings, there may still be restrictions. Despite the above, an Attefall house may require an exemption from the shore protection in waterfront locations. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Friggebod shed
A Friggebod shed may have a maximum building area of 15 m2 and not be higher than 3.0 meters to the ridge from the average ground level adjacent to the building. On your property, next to a single- or two-family house, you may have a maximum total of 15 m2 of Friggebod sheds. If you wish to erect several buildings under the Friggebod rules, the total area is counted. The area for Friggebod sheds is not included in the building rights you have according to any detailed development plan. Similarly, a Friggebod shed can be erected on so-called "prickmark" (dotted land), i.e., land that, according to a detailed development plan, may not be built upon. If the Friggebod shed is to be erected closer to the property boundary than 4.5 meters, the consent of the adjacent property owner is required. However, a Friggebod shed may never be erected closer than 4.5 meters to a property boundary facing a street or public space. Within these criteria, Friggebod sheds may be erected without both a building permit and notification. On certain properties, for example, those with culturally valuable buildings, there may still be restrictions. Despite the above, a Friggebod shed may require an exemption from the shore protection in waterfront locations. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Walls and fences
According to the Planning and Building Ordinance, walls and fences require a building permit. Many municipalities have guidelines for how high a fence may be before it is considered a wall and requires a building permit. Exceptions to the building permit rules exist. If you wish to erect a fence or wall next to your single- or two-family house to create a sheltered patio, you may do so without a building permit or notification, provided that the fence or wall is not higher than 1.8 meters and does not extend further from the building's facade than 3.6 meters. If the fence or wall is to be erected closer to the property boundary than 4.5 meters, the consent of the adjacent property owner is required. However, the fence or wall may never be erected closer than 4.5 meters to a property boundary facing a street or public space. Despite the above, fences and walls may require an exemption from the shore protection in waterfront locations. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Canopies
On your property with an associated single- or two-family house, you may erect a total of 15 m2 of canopies over a patio or entrance. The area for building permit-exempt canopies is not included in the building rights you have according to any detailed development plan. Similarly, a building permit-exempt canopy can be erected on so-called "prickmark" (dotted land), i.e., land that, according to a detailed development plan, may not be built upon. If the canopy is to be erected closer to the property boundary than 4.5 meters, the consent of the adjacent property owner is required. However, a building permit-exempt canopy may never be erected closer than 4.5 meters to a property boundary facing a street or public space. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Pergola
Pergolas do not require a building permit. For a structure to be considered a pergola, it must consist significantly more of air than material. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Trellis
Trellises do not require a building permit. For a structure to be considered a trellis, it must consist significantly more of air than material. If it provides privacy, it is not a trellis. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Carport/garage
The basic rule is that carports and garages require a building permit. On your property belonging to a single- or two-family house, you can erect a carport or garage under the rules for Friggebod sheds or Attefall houses. The same rules regarding distance to property boundary, building size, and height apply as for Friggebod sheds and Attefall houses, respectively. Some easements for construction outside detailed planning areas and contiguous settlements exist. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Greenhouses
Greenhouses generally require a building permit, as they are considered a building. A greenhouse can be erected under the rules for Friggebod sheds or Attefall houses. The same rules regarding distance to property boundary, building size, and height apply as for Friggebod sheds and Attefall houses, respectively. Some easements for construction outside detailed planning areas and contiguous settlements exist. Some lower, simpler greenhouses can be erected without a building permit as they are not considered measurable space, but even a simpler cultivation cabinet anchored to the facade of an existing building within a detailed planning area can be considered a facade alteration and thus require a building permit. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Glazed conservatories
Glazed conservatories generally require a building permit. However, one can construct a so-called Attefall extension to one's single- or two-family house. An Attefall extension may have a maximum gross area of 15 m2, meaning the area must be enclosed with both roof and walls. The extension may not be higher than the existing house. An Attefall extension may deviate from any detailed development plan's limitations regarding building rights and placement. If the Attefall extension is to be erected closer to the property boundary than 4.5 meters, the consent of the adjacent property owner is required. However, an Attefall extension may never be erected closer than 4.5 meters to a property boundary facing a street or public space. Outside detailed planning areas and contiguous settlements, there are some easements from the building permit requirement for smaller extensions to single- or two-family houses. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Glazing of balconies
Glazing of balconies requires a building permit. In most cases, it is considered a facade alteration, but in cases where a detailed development plan specifies a maximum building right in gross area, the glazing of a balcony will result in an increase in the building's gross area. For more information, contact your municipality's building permit unit.
Sauna cabin
A sauna cabin is a building and therefore requires a building permit. The rules for Friggebod sheds or Attefall houses can also be used for a sauna cabin.
This page is intended to provide our customers with answers to questions and advice. The text on the website is guiding. We reserve the right for technical changes, legislative changes, writing and printing errors, and changes to regulations. We disclaim responsibility for both major and minor changes to these rules. The information we provide should not be considered as regulations. For exact information, we recommend the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) pages.
https://www.boverket.se/sv/byggande/bygga-nytt-om-eller-till/bygglov/
https://www.boverket.se/sv/byggande/bygga-nytt-om-eller-till/bygga-utan-bygglov/
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