You will not belive this!!

[samtheman365]

Went for planning permission tonight to do firewood which meant change of use from agricultural to light industrial use, It was refused 8 votes too 7(sooo close)

If we had got permission we would of had strict condions placed on us and our planting scheme would of costs thousands of pounds. (min 10k up to 20k)

Then they decided not too take enfocement actoin agaist us, so we can carry on as we are without spending any money. so bizarre.

We went into the planning meeting wanting to get permission, thank got we did not get it!!!!

[Gareth Dalzell]

Good result - I think:confused1:

[geoff]

Congratulations,I think!

Hope it all goes well for you in the future,sounds like it will if you tow the line.

[samtheman365]

This decision is better than getting planning permission!!!!!

[renewablejohn]

Make sure you get it in writing that they will not take enforcement action.

[Stereo]

It will be in the minutes.

[TRADITIONAL LOGGERS]

Some councils class firewood sales as "farm" produce so no planning needed at all. (same with signs like those boards that turn in the wind) I have seen planning refused following discussions and then a new application approved. (I have been told it's all to do with fees received from a friend who used to be a main planning man)

 

Keep low profile and should be fine. Councils often take action when the public moan and like a silent life otherwise.

[easy-lift guy]

I agree with John as well always have the information on file and at the physical location for inspection just in case they change their minds. It almost seems like the planning department already made allowances for your zoning to be Grandfathered in anyway?.

Weird decision, but one I could live and work with.

easy-lift guy

[mikey10]

Went for planning permission tonight to do firewood which meant change of use from agricultural to light industrial use, It was refused 8 votes too 7(sooo close)

If we had got permission we would of had strict condions placed on us and our planting scheme would of costs thousands of pounds. (min 10k up to 20k)

Then they decided not too take enfocement actoin agaist us, so we can carry on as we are without spending any money. so bizarre.

We went into the planning meeting wanting to get permission, thank got we did not get it!!!!

 

Well done sam, good result:thumbup:

[treequip]

Make sure you get it in writing that they will not take enforcement action.

 

I’m not sure what good that will do, they can change their minds if they want to