New plot of Land

[emcgee]

I've just managed to find about an acre of land, local and good access (like gold dust). I'm just wondering if I have to declare anything in terms of setting up a bit of a yard (wood storage, splitting and selling bit of firewood, workshop etc.) Only subcontracting at the moment so not running a business, nothing major.

[treequip]

What's the land used for now?

 

If its not got industrial use you could have a world of problems, importing wood processing and selling it is going to need planning consent

[emcgee]

Its derelict scrub land at the moment but I don't think it will have industrial use, it's quiet close to some allotments, Ta i'll look into it. if it has industrial would I be OK without the planning consent? I see so no arctic loads etc.

Edited January 11, 2015 by emcgee

[treequip]

Its derelict scrub land at the moment but I don't think it will have industrial use, it's quiet close to some allotments, Ta i'll look into it. if it has industrial would I be OK without the planning consent? Can I blag personal supply of firewood?

 

 

If the land is industrial there shouldn't be a problem

 

Blagging it is what a lot of people try, the planners have seen no end of blagging so you will need to be on top of your game, in the long run its often less hassle and expense to find the right bit of ground rather than fight the planners.

[renewablejohn]

If its classed as agricultural and less than 5 hectares I would not even contemplate trying to run any sort of business from the land. Even worse will be if the scrub contains weeds such as ragwort or Japanese knotweed as it will cost you serious cash to get rid of the problem.

[emcgee]

It's not agricultural it's part of a deal with a terraced house that a friend of mine if buying, i've had a good look around and theres no invasive species that I've noticed. I'll check whats usage it is and take a picture see if I can give you a better idea of the location, cheers

[skyhuck]

If its classed as agricultural and less than 5 hectares I would not even contemplate trying to run any sort of business from the land. Even worse will be if the scrub contains weeds such as ragwort or Japanese knotweed as it will cost you serious cash to get rid of the problem.

 

Really???? Ragwort pulls up with ease and Knotweed simply requires systematic spraying or injecting with glyphosate for 3 to 5 years, hardly expensive if you do it yourself.

[Qvatrees]

If the land is industrial there shouldn't be a problem

 

Blagging it is what a lot of people try, the planners have seen no end of blagging so you will need to be on top of your game, in the long run its often less hassle and expense to find the right bit of ground rather than fight the planners.

 

You'll only blag planning once and then your black listed for life trust me, from exmoor national parks most wanted

[Daniël Bos]

If its classed as agricultural and less than 5 hectares I would not even contemplate trying to run any sort of business from the land. Even worse will be if the scrub contains weeds such as ragwort or Japanese knotweed as it will cost you serious cash to get rid of the problem.

 

I'm curious as to what "the problem" is?

[philcaegrug]

If the land is attached to the dwelling your mate is buying he will be allowed a fair amount of buildings for storage etc. as long as you're not running a business you may not even need planning up to a certain area but check with your local planning officer. I've found if you do things properly they will help you.