UK households face having to rip up garden decking and lay down grass due to little-known rules. Gardeners laying decking have been warned the need for permission is tricky to navigate and complex - but knowing the rules could spare you a fine.

Decking planning permission is a legal requirement in the UK for certain types of developments. It's not always required. Whether you need it depends on various factors, such as the size and location of the decking, accoridng to experts.

But if required and not obtained, you could face enforcement action. This could mean having to remove the decking and having to lay down grass instead. It all relates to the height and size and location.

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