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MugundaMan
#1 Posted : Friday, December 28, 2018 9:59:22 AM
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I have a very remote kaploti in the bush that I'm thinking of building a romantic cabin retreat like below.



1. Do I really need county approvals for this given this is a semi-permanent structure? My guess is no. I plan to have a raised rough stone joined with cement foundation and then let the wood floor sit on it.
2. Who are the best people to go for to get treated timber? Or can I just use the kienyeji methods (used car oil) to keep the termites at bay
3. Can anybody give a rough estimate of what it would cost in terms of materials (finishings kando) for a 12m by 6m cabin? Treated wood, basic mabati roof, internal wood walls etc

Shukran in advance, wanawazoo!
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MugundaMan
#2 Posted : Saturday, December 29, 2018 9:36:35 AM
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This one is beautiful but may take a long time and very skilled fundis to build.
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tinker
#3 Posted : Saturday, December 29, 2018 3:07:36 PM
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MugundaMan wrote:
I have a very remote kaploti in the bush that I'm thinking of building a romantic cabin retreat like below.



1. Do I really need county approvals for this given this is a semi-permanent structure? My guess is no. I plan to have a raised rough stone joined with cement foundation and then let the wood floor sit on it.
2. Who are the best people to go for to get treated timber? Or can I just use the kienyeji methods (used car oil) to keep the termites at bay
3. Can anybody give a rough estimate of what it would cost in terms of materials (finishings kando) for a 12m by 6m cabin? Treated wood, basic mabati roof, internal wood walls etc

Shukran in advance, wanawazoo!


County authorities require that you get approvals for 'anything structure', even cattle boma (in DC), chicken house or kernel. That is the law.
However, we all know county approvals adds no value to the structure, planning or anything except that it significantly increase cost of project.

I go for approvals to safeguard from regular harassment by kanjo during building phase.
I cannot even think twice about approval if am sure kanjo are unlikely to visit my project due to its location.
....He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion..
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MugundaMan
#4 Posted : Saturday, December 29, 2018 3:43:00 PM
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Tinker,
Are you saying even a mud Hut needs approvals?
According to my understanding, temporary and semi permanent structures on freehold land do not need approvals. Nitajenga tu. In fact the plot is so remote no county or NCA guy has the time to waste coming all the way hapo to inspect anything
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MugundaMan
#5 Posted : Sunday, December 30, 2018 7:27:39 AM
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Nice and cozy. My type of design.
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Shak
#6 Posted : Sunday, December 30, 2018 8:00:20 PM
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QUOTE
31.
Exemptions and partial exemptions
Buildings constructed exclusively for the purposes listed below shall be exempt from the operation of these Rules except those that require notice to be given of the intention to erect the building, submission of site and block plans, written particulars and notice of any material change of user—
(a)
a poultry house, aviary, dog kennel, greenhouse or orchard house;
(b)
a fuel store (other than for the storage of petroleum fuels, kerosene or alcohol;
(c)
a boat house (not intended for the accommodation of a motorboat);
(d)
a garden tool shed, potting shed or cycle shed;
(e)
a moveable dwelling or tent:
Provided that such building shall not remain erected or be used for a period exceeding twenty-eight (28) days and that it is not more than 700 cubic feet and is wholly detached from other buildings."
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MugundaMan
#7 Posted : Sunday, December 30, 2018 8:45:29 PM
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Shak wrote:
QUOTE
31.
Exemptions and partial exemptions
Buildings constructed exclusively for the purposes listed below shall be exempt from the operation of these Rules except those that require notice to be given of the intention to erect the building, submission of site and block plans, written particulars and notice of any material change of user—
(a)
a poultry house, aviary, dog kennel, greenhouse or orchard house;
(b)
a fuel store (other than for the storage of petroleum fuels, kerosene or alcohol;
(c)
a boat house (not intended for the accommodation of a motorboat);
(d)
a garden tool shed, potting shed or cycle shed;
(e)
a moveable dwelling or tent:
Provided that such building shall not remain erected or be used for a period exceeding twenty-eight (28) days and that it is not more than 700 cubic feet and is wholly detached from other buildings."



an alternative opinion from our resident registered architect:

a4architect.com wrote:
@ josiah33-in Kenya all permanent buildings are required to pass trough an approval as stated in the Local Government Act. Exceptions are semi-permanent and Govt. Buildings.The local authority have the right to demolish or remedy any un-approved building within their jurisdiction.
@ jaggernaut-a Simba is not permanent so you dont require an approval.
@Realtreaty-architectural firms are many-just do a google search and you will see many of them who can advice you on the most appropriate building for any particular area.
To assist in approval, i have developed this platfrom below so that applications are done more conveniently.

www.a4architect.com/submit-drawings/
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