Hutting ( no not posh cottaging)

[NorthernRaider]

[bigpaul]

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.

[00111001]

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...

[NorthernRaider]

wonder what the planning laws are for a temporary holiday chalet ?

[bigpaul]

wonder what the planning laws are for a temporary holiday chalet ?

probably still comes under the 28 day rule.

[uks]

What away to live.

[NorthernRaider]

Dunno bout Devon but our planners are slowly getting more tolerant of low impact eco schemes such as timber built hobit houses that are off grid but off grid using proven technologies.

[bigpaul]

Dunno bout Devon but our planners are slowly getting more tolerant of low impact eco schemes such as timber built hobit houses that are off grid but off grid using proven technologies.

not down here! when anyone does get planning they have to go through the hoops to get it, usually they have to open it up for education which means loads of snotty nosed kids tramping through, last thing you need if your prepping! and even then its only temporary-usually 5 years so you can prove there is a call for it, if not hit the road jack. one councillor -in Teignbridge i think it was, when consulted about one scheme remarked" we can't have people shitting in the woods in the 21st century"

[Kenneth Eames]

A couple of months ago, we had a Programme here in scotland about the hutters. I found it very interesting. People really enjoyed living in the huts and they were insulated, which meant they were very warm in summer and with a small stove in the winter. I am thinking of building a hut and then taking it to pieces and keep it in my workshop. If a survival situation arises, take to the hills and pu it together. It should not take long, a matter of a few hours. Kenneth Eames.

[bigpaul]

why is it when something is allowed in Scotland, its a different rule for England?? i just dont understand it, i thought we were supposed to be a UNITED kingdom? so why one rule for one part and a different rule south of the border? i just dont get it.