Chances of getting planning permission.......
Discussion
Is it just one log cabin?
You may find it easier for a static caravan. Or maybe a log cabin on a rolling chassis?
It should be fairly simple, dependant on what the area is.
Friend of mine does this for a living, but on a bit larger scale than 1 wood hut.
You may find it easier for a static caravan. Or maybe a log cabin on a rolling chassis?
It should be fairly simple, dependant on what the area is.
Friend of mine does this for a living, but on a bit larger scale than 1 wood hut.
Edited by elster on Wednesday 15th April 20:32
Not really that interesting...
There's 2 1/2 acres of woodland for sale near me for £20k.
I was just curious as to whether I could possibly plonk a 3 bed log cabin on the site that's all.
Because it's not a permanent structure (although it'd be pretty robust) I wondered whether that had any impact.
Basically, I think I could get a decent sized home on a decent sized plot for well under 100k
No idea what i'd do about water, sewerage or electric though
On second thoughts it's a crap idea....
There's 2 1/2 acres of woodland for sale near me for £20k.
I was just curious as to whether I could possibly plonk a 3 bed log cabin on the site that's all.
Because it's not a permanent structure (although it'd be pretty robust) I wondered whether that had any impact.
Basically, I think I could get a decent sized home on a decent sized plot for well under 100k
No idea what i'd do about water, sewerage or electric though

On second thoughts it's a crap idea....
If you want to live there, you would have to demonstrate that it was necessary to sustain an agricuturally-based lifestyle - caring for sheep etc. As it's such a small area of woodland, the only thing you'd be likely to get away with is keeping free-range chickens, and the problem there is that you'd hsve to demonstrate that the chicken business both formed your primary source of income and required your presence 24 hours a day.
Building a log cabin is great fun, I'm putting one up at the moment, but to get the permission we had to swear blind we aren't going to live there.
Building a log cabin is great fun, I'm putting one up at the moment, but to get the permission we had to swear blind we aren't going to live there.
dirty boy said:
Not really that interesting...
There's 2 1/2 acres of woodland for sale near me for £20k.
I was just curious as to whether I could possibly plonk a 3 bed log cabin on the site that's all.
Because it's not a permanent structure (although it'd be pretty robust) I wondered whether that had any impact.
Basically, I think I could get a decent sized home on a decent sized plot for well under 100k
No idea what i'd do about water, sewerage or electric though
On second thoughts it's a crap idea....
You could use it as temporary accomodation.There's 2 1/2 acres of woodland for sale near me for £20k.
I was just curious as to whether I could possibly plonk a 3 bed log cabin on the site that's all.
Because it's not a permanent structure (although it'd be pretty robust) I wondered whether that had any impact.
Basically, I think I could get a decent sized home on a decent sized plot for well under 100k
No idea what i'd do about water, sewerage or electric though

On second thoughts it's a crap idea....
Gaspode said:
If you want to live there, you would have to demonstrate that it was necessary to sustain an agricuturally-based lifestyle - caring for sheep etc. As it's such a small area of woodland, the only thing you'd be likely to get away with is keeping free-range chickens, and the problem there is that you'd hsve to demonstrate that the chicken business both formed your primary source of income and required your presence 24 hours a day.
Building a log cabin is great fun, I'm putting one up at the moment, but to get the permission we had to swear blind we aren't going to live there.
Interesting, thanks.Building a log cabin is great fun, I'm putting one up at the moment, but to get the permission we had to swear blind we aren't going to live there.
Looks as though i'll just have to buy a bigger wood. Always fancied keeping a couple of pigs, few sheep, goats and some chickens and a vegetable patch

Hog roasts in the summer

Fresh eggs for brekkie

Slow cooked lamb shanks

Fresh milk

dirty boy said:
moleamol said:
dirty boy said:
Fresh milk 
Have you ever tried milk straight from a cow? Not straight from as in sucking its tit, but as in freshly milked milk.
It had also been chilled, but essentially hours fresh.
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