skyline

[renewablejohn]

Does anyone know whether you need planning permission for a permanent skyline. Have a hillside which could be used as timber access route in summer and ski lift in winter.

[Mike Dempsey]

I wouldn't have thought sticking up a skyline in a forest would need planning permission if it was to be used for logging. Using it for a ski tow might be a different kettle of fish though. You might get a favourable reaction from your local council as it is diversifying and bring in income to the area when there might be few jobs on the go. Might even get a grant for it. If you stick it up as a ski tow and get the grant for it that way, then use it as a skyline when there is no snow which would be bringing in extra money to a ski area might be the best way to go about it!