On 22/08/2013 09:26, Chris J Dixon wrote:
Either way, is this potentially a planning issue?

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/per...jects/decking/

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

Good catch. I can think of no reason why it would be refused, but I
think you're right about it needing permission.