(12 January 2012, 14:42)bigpaul Wrote: Thats the problem,PLANNING! you will never get planning for this in England, the planning laws are too severe, our friend in Somerset who built a straw bale house(only i bedroom and 1 living area) only got planning permission in the end on human rights basis because she has M.S., and she had years and years of planning meetings to get through and then only cos her solicitor waved his fees because he used it as a test case.
It's fucking ridiculous isn't it.
Even if you own the hand - you can't keep a caravan on it for more than 28 days. I'm looking at buying an acre of land from a friendly farmer, away from the roads and out of view. Get 3 of those 40'*10' shipping containers, put them in a U shape, weld them together and convert into living accommodation. Maybe a fourth one strategically placed to ensure that it just looks like storage containers from all sides. You've got a little courtyard in the middle then, and 1200sq feet of space to play with.
Discreet solar and wind, huge battery bank for power. And a borehole for water.
Trying to find someone willing to sell you an acre of land for a reasonable price (with access rights) is a bit tricky though - plus if it's near them you'll probably have to let them in on your plan...
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