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Post by Admin on Jun 13, 2014 7:49:47 GMT
So far it seems, there are a few people wanting to buy and site on their own land. has anyone done it? how easy was it to do?
It strikes me, on the planning permission side of things,attitudes vary dependant upon the local authority. we all know that they differentiate between residential and holiday home.
Even on your own land,and arguing its for work for example coppicing woodland etc can work, but the amount of land is taken into account.half an acre isn't going to work.
It is often forgotten that some of the large farming groups accommodate workers in statics,however is the arrangement only acceptable to the local authorities because the work is seen as seasonal?
If someone should choose to live in a static,is there over regulation?( looks like more on its way ).If occupants are paying council tax etc same as a brick dweller should they be treated differently? surely granting of planning permission should be no different to bricks, i.e impact on an area consideration to others enjoyment of their property etc.
Whats your thoughts?
Andy
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Post by anthony on Jun 18, 2014 22:08:07 GMT
This is something me and my partner have considered. When digging about for info, it struck me that planning permission could be a major issue, but another thing that appeared fraught with regulatory issues was waste disposal, especially in locations without access to mains water and sewage.
In more remote areas you can generate electricity and live off grid, but I got the impression that grey water and toilet waste disposal could be subject to inspection and approval by local authorities. There are various solutions such as reed beds for grey water, composting toilets, or septic tanks, but you will presumably have to pay the full cost of inspection for all the facilities you install.
My impression was that approval for a static caravan was not the challenging issue- it was more about approval for residential use of the land- if you had that, you could live in a house or caravan, provided you complied with the various regulations.
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Post by Admin on Jun 19, 2014 7:21:24 GMT
you will presumably have to pay the full cost of inspection for all the facilities you install. it was more about approval for residential use of the land- if you had that, you could live in a house or caravan, provided you complied with the various regulations. Static Caravan World In the grand scale, if you were to build bricks and mortar, Councils etc will come out and check footings etc, before allowing the next part of the build. So perhaps a similar expense. I can see in a remote area, water being an issue.unless you were to find a way of catching and utilising rainwater effectively. I must admit the idea of something self sustainable and green does appeal, It would no doubt require a change in approach to lifestyle perhaps the reason the masses seem reluctant to embrace the idea. Andy
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