Drop any questions below and we’ll be happy to help;
@debbieoreilly65142 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the great video. Myself and my son have a sale completing on Wednesday for 4.5acres of croftland on Skye. He is an agricultural engineer and has permitted development for a shed to store tractor and other equipment. He will be moving with his family onto the site in a static which has already been put on the land and living there while putting up the shed and will be applying for planning permission for a house in the future. Once he rebuilds his business in the new area. I also want to apply for planning permission for a property for myself in the future, but in the meantime also need a static to live in. I am a dog trainer and want to use part of the land to put up a shed to use for holding training classes. Can I do this under permitted development? Or do I need to go down another route? Will this allow me to site a static also? Thanks
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
@@debbieoreilly6514 my understanding is crofting is different and you can site 2 static caravans on a Croft without any other justification….
@gedsin22 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a friend who has not long bought a small farm with over 12 and a half acers. He has offered myself and some friends the use of one of his fields as a permaculture and food forest. We've already built a small pallet wood composting toilet (4f by 5f by 8f high) and we intend to build a field shed for storing tools and a shelter from rain or any inclement weather. It would have a 30foot by 10foot foot print, be 8foot high and we intend to have sloping sides and create a living roof from ground to roof and back to ground so it molds into the landscape as a small hillock. As it wouldn't have any services and will never be a dwelling, do we need planning under permitted developement or any other sort of planning? Apparently a neighbour has complained and asked the field owner if he has planning permission for structures that he fears will become permenant and has said he has reported my friend to the council. Any advice will be greatly appreciated, thank you. Ged PS. It has previously only been used as a grazing field on rotation by a neighbouring farmer as it is steeply sloped.
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
@@gedsin2 anything you build under permitted development you need to submit a 28 day prior approval notice prior to starting work. If you’ve already built structures you would need to submit retrospective planning permission for those structures. I’ve done a totally separate video about prior approval for agricultural buildings
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
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@stephengirling7859 Жыл бұрын
We are constantly told by the state that we live unsustainably but as soon as you try to live a truly sustainable existence they make it almost impossible. Their idea of sustainable is 24/7 surveillance and everyone stacked in urban concrete boxes.
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
Yes totally
@NCTurbulence3 ай бұрын
It's all about the money, They need to charge and tax us and get money out of all of us, As soon as someone finds a loop hole they look for ways to close it or change the laws etc, If one person can do it and get away with it next we'll all be doing it and then they'll really be panicking.
@thisisadebrown2 ай бұрын
With regards to sustainability, it’s more about control ability
@urduvoice12252 жыл бұрын
I just want to buy a few acres, plant trees, have a garden to grow fruits and vegetables and live peacefully off grid.
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
Not easy as that..... But can be done, you have to be ready!
@seven77thunders2 жыл бұрын
Ask for forgiveness rather than permission - absolutely wonderful statement . 😅❤️
@rattylol10 ай бұрын
They don't like caravans but they don't mind three massive black barns, craziness.
@umairmalik3222 жыл бұрын
You are a great bloke, a real people's person. Helping all us davids against the goliaths in life. RESPECT
@WeePandas3 ай бұрын
Very useful information. Thank you.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@thisisadebrown2 ай бұрын
It’s amazing that anybody wants independent living hits a wall of regulation with no loopholes, however if you want to build a dodgy new build, then that’s another question and you can get away with what you want, as long as you have a few brown envelopes handy
@hallmanager4911 Жыл бұрын
A really interesting and watchable video. You clearly know your stuff!
@dosti86563 жыл бұрын
This is the level of video I have been looking for
@behappy81603 жыл бұрын
Put your heart mind and soul into even your smallest acts This is the secret of success
@user-ke2tz3cs7o2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your video.
@MrHotjoe252 жыл бұрын
thanks for your insight,
@andydavidson3 жыл бұрын
I know of a guy who bought some land with a wood on it, he got around planning by building a wooden building out of site of anyone passing by, he sorted out getting mail delivered there and after 4 years got retrospective planning because he could prove he had been getting post for over 4 years to that address.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Yes a few people have done that, after 4 years you can get a certificate of lawfulness for a dwelling, but you have to prove it’s been there and been completed for 4 years and you only residence… Problem is the council come back after you for backdated council tax!
@krystlerocha21902 жыл бұрын
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@JillBretherton2 жыл бұрын
Very useful. I have something in the pipeline so this was really informative. Thanks.
@viljorapp10852 жыл бұрын
The best information of agriculture is shared Today, new technologies are being introduced in view of agriculture
@50andUP Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks Richard. Subbed.
@zulfi85072 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I'd like a caravan on my future garden plot, and hook it up to sewage etc as a tiny house. I don't drive, but I want a small house/caravan
@iLoveAppl39472 жыл бұрын
got a small plot 1000 sqm of agricultural land with river frontage and water on site placed a caravan on it and i go in the weekends to rest. The track from the road is long and mudy but my 4x4 Touareg does the job. As soon as i placed my caravan i got a postal letter at my residential address from the council asking me to remove that because is affecting ''the countryside view'' and i'm allowed only 28 days to camp on it. I went to a farm shop and purchased/planted apple fruits about 15 tress and vegetables and took care of them. After a while the council asked permission if they can come in the area to see what is going on.Because it's a private land they have to ask permission unless they have enforcement notice. They didn't wen to that stage but they we're curios what i'm doing here. Just because i planted those trees and vegetables now i'm covered by law and classifed as a worker because someone has to take care of them!! The caravan is serving as a shelter according to Welfare facilities regulations the law says i need to provide for my workers (me) a place where to eat,sleep,shower,store medicines,etc.. Can stay here as long as i want they didn't do anything they just came and left and i didn't heard anything from them since then (1 year). My opinions is that every council has to challenge you somehow they just want informations about what you doing there and plan to do. If you mind ur own business and don't build a huge house they won't bother you. Now i plan to apply for mooring permission i had a chat on the phone with the local river officer and he told me i can do that easily. That will also serve as a proof for 5 year rule
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
It’s 10 years and 1 day if you’re going for a certificate of lawfulness on a caravan
@jerry74153 жыл бұрын
Your passion always motivates me.
@agsmisaal88542 жыл бұрын
Agriculture is as much needed in our future as it is in our past I am thinking of planting some gardens
@yvonne655 Жыл бұрын
❤ Brilliant video
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dallassukerkin68782 жыл бұрын
The ludicrous hoops people have to jump through to build houses on their *own* land! I know that some sensible restrictions need to be in place to stop folk doing silly things that worsens the quality of life for their neighbours but it's about time these laws were updated. It all smacks of a peasant having to ask his Lords permission to build an outhouse!
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
True We need a similar policy to the “one planet development” in wales to encourage rural businesses and smallholdings Maybe we could start a petition to government??
@dallassukerkin68782 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland It's a good idea but I fear there are too few (yet) who want to break free of the urban 9to5. To get the moribund mass of government to move in a direction that is actually useful for people will take quite a force.
@adambutler579110 ай бұрын
I agree with you.Who exactly do we need to ask for permission.Councils got way to much jurisdiction for a corporation.Councils work for the people.
@381rajeev Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information very helpful thanks
@hazelwoodfarmtomjackson45762 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard, great info
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lesreid27043 жыл бұрын
@ Lochnaw Smithy, your information is the most comprehensive, well researched and informed I have come across on KZbin. This is exactly the type of information that is needed. Thank you.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your kind comment.
@africaeyesandears7 ай бұрын
Thanks Richard good info
@sondorta49962 жыл бұрын
Very nice video you made about agriculture
@AlyAlyAlyAlyAly10 ай бұрын
Useful video thanks!
@awarapan11842 жыл бұрын
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
@janep74313 жыл бұрын
Really helpful, thank you.
@jamesmagee55773 жыл бұрын
Hi good video. And a fantastic yard./ land. All the best with it. Take care
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Thanks james magee
@jreid48583 жыл бұрын
Another good video , very informative
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Than you Glad you found it useful
@daveandkatyreadings-bower2282 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks very helpful
@jardon85783 жыл бұрын
Amazing information agriculture
@greatideasgreatlifenp3 жыл бұрын
its look like my village town , thanks for this 😍😍
@gabriellegoth18322 жыл бұрын
This was very interesting!
@sikaalvainal51122 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to get a change of use as it's currently classed as agricultural. I'm thinking of planting an apple orchard and setting up a cider/vinegar business, building another barn for pressing etc then eventually get a change of use for the cabin
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
Why don't you just build a temp wooden cabin as soon as you get the planning permission for the barn? Explanation would be that you need to live close by to complete the self build barn.
@iLoveAppl39472 жыл бұрын
@@norocketsciencebuild5371 You can grow a few chickens and build a log cabin it will be classified as a shelter for workers (you). Under the health and safety regulations you need to provide a place where to eat,sleep,shower for your workers (you). So build yourself one you are covered by law as long as you buy some living stock. My neighbour has a log cabin size of a house without planning and the council said nothing because he is growing living stock
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
@@iLoveAppl3947 wow, I didn't know that. I know you have to provide worker(s) [yourself] a place to have lunch, break, toilet break... I wasn't aware of shower and sleep. I think the latter two are suspects, I will have to look into these in further detail. But an eye opener none the less. Could you provide some links/reference? Of course it goes without saying, you'd have to have a Ltd company registered with the company's house.
@christianvancara82552 жыл бұрын
Far too many Rules these days... I can understand needing planning permission for a Brick house or Bungalow... But not for a Static? But if you keep paint it Green & have it surrounded by bushes or Trees then it should be ok? Councils like to make money where they can? Could be easier to have a Large Tourer or M home & then it ll be easier to move if need be😊 I think its awful when large chunks of Farm land is sold off to build large Housing Estates😶
@roowilliams3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Thanks a lot.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed
@TheBaconWizard Жыл бұрын
Just a heads up for anyone reading the comments: As of now (2023) The governement HAD a bill passing through parliament that would remove the 4 year rule (reverting instead to the 10 year rule). Following 3 consecutive prime-ministers, this bill has been dropped for now as they have other priorities. But I would strongly advise anyone reading in 2024 or later to double-check with great care that the 4 year rule still exists before relying upon it.
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
We’ve done a subsequent video on this topic….
@TheBaconWizard Жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland Oops! :D
@shuttlewais60102 жыл бұрын
Agriculture is our basic need
@vahdanehvahid78322 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Ricahrd this was very helpful what if you buy land that already has a wooden cabin built on it but is classed as "land" as the sale.
@roddixon94022 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video - very very helpful. We plan to build a tiny house on wheels on a piece of land and the barn building application looks a very good way forward (we'll need several barns anyway to store equipment for food growing and general land management).
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rod and thanks for the comment. I’ve done another more in depth video on that; kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn-qZIyZhrl1msk
@user-jf5ki3kz6q Жыл бұрын
Very informative
@user-jf5ki3kz6q Жыл бұрын
It's a shame you don't live closer would like to meet for a beer
@user-jf5ki3kz6q Жыл бұрын
We are buying about some land to graze our horses at the moment its arable land can you offer any advice many thanks James
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
What advice are you looking for
@Slievenamon Жыл бұрын
What if you genuinely only wanted to live in a static caravan and you were willing to provide the council with a written affidavit saying that you would not ask for planning permission to build a house on the land, I wonder how that would go ?
@freespeech40233 ай бұрын
That's a very good point and I am saving your comment
@agsmisaal88543 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem in agriculture today is water If fresh clean water is available for crops, then farming is also good
@peelofbanana13 жыл бұрын
Really informative video Richard thanks for uploading. I'm buying 5 acres of land in Wiltshire, England that already has a wooden cabin on site which has all been signed off and is above board. I'm hoping to get a change of use as it's currently classed as agricultural. I'm thinking of planting an apple orchard and setting up a cider/vinegar business, building another barn for pressing etc then eventually get a change of use for the cabin. Can you see any flaws in this plan or anything I can do to make it easier for myself? Thanks again
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Providing you are running a proper business and are going to make a profit you have a fighting chance. I’ve done another video a few days ago about permitted development rights for agricultural holdings that’ll give you more advice.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
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@w3bb0y3 жыл бұрын
Any update? :)
@cooperfrominterstellar9213 жыл бұрын
I rather live in rural area than living in big cities Because I just want to live peacefully.
@brianlopez8855 Жыл бұрын
one of the constants is the amount of hassle and personal stress this lifestyle brings
@Alexander-lr8bd3 жыл бұрын
Great looking for agriculture
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
You know you said, "... once you get planning permission for a barn, and start digging sight your caravan close by..." can the same be applied on a plan smaller than 12.5ac and you get planning for a barn or stable, can you start digging for them, and then shift focus and start building a cabin as a temp dwelling... And then get back on the barn/stable.
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Yes On 12.5 acres in England you have permitted development rights so only need prior approval to build a barn On smaller plots you can apply for full planning to build a barn and people are doing this, but with full planning comes all the questions the planners want answering, business plans etc but then once planning is approved you still have that argument that you can and do need to live on site in a temporary caravan/dwelling
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland I see. So providing that you have a sound agricultural business plan, and I am thinking of breeding for meat (I have a few successfully business background), obviously I'll need a barn or two or more, to start with 1 barn, now, if I get the planning approved do I have the right to site a temp dwelling without the planning permission?
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
@@norocketsciencebuild5371 yes, basically. This is why most people with small plots of land keep pigs, you need to be there when they’re giving birth, they’re prolific, usually a dozen piglets born in a litter, and they fatten quicker than any other farmed meat animals
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland I see. Fab thanks for always taking the time to reply to all of our questions. It's lovely that we have community who can help each other and been there done that.
@shortbuslife34403 жыл бұрын
Currently trying to get some land but already living off grid although currently on someone else's farm in my bus and struggling to find a cheap enough piece of land.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Land is difficult to find, you just have to look hard and let everyone know you’re looking.
@Tudorache705 ай бұрын
Thank you, Richard, for your informative response. I am planning to purchase a small plot to park my caravan due to budget constraints. I had no idea that Scotland would be more affordable. Can you suggest any specific locations in Scotland that would be suitable? I am tired of paying a high council tax, so purchasing a caravan seems like a good option. However, I am struggling to find a suitable plot. I have come across a few online, but they are all up for auction, and the auction companies add their own commission of £6000 on top of the land's price. Can you please suggest any alternatives or help me find a suitable plot?
@livingoffgridinscotland5 ай бұрын
I can’t sorry apart from the usual websites and auction companies, any property finder will charge a fee similar to the auction companies for their services
@robandtezranson92823 жыл бұрын
Great video. Could be very useful, we have change of use for equestrian use and permission for stables that have been up 18 years. We are now starting a stud farm in the hope to live onsite as miniature ponies need care especially when birthing....
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful
@robandtezranson92823 жыл бұрын
Would you be able to help us put a “caravan” on our land to hopefully build up our business of a rare breed miniature stud farm
@robandtezranson92823 жыл бұрын
Miniature pony that is
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
Hi. Could you kindly explain why ponies need human care when giving birth? The gent stated in the video that, once you have a planning permission for a barn or so, you could site your caravan close to the build... Or a temp cabin.
@gillianwood11753 жыл бұрын
I bought a small farm......I halved the field nearest to the house to make a garden then put 2 statics in,so they were within the 'curtilage'. They have been lived in many years....so why not just do that...make a garden around a ruined former dwelling now almost just a pile of stones....then put the static.....
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Not everyone is that lucky to just have a ruined dwelling lying about!
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
Small farm land is around 450k to 800k I don't know who has that sort of money under their bed 🤣😂
@michaelanderson196Ай бұрын
Hi, very informative video. My scenario is to be buying a barn that’s being sold with full planning approval to convert to a dwelling. Site is .4 of an acre with a pond housing ducks. Ideally want to live on site while I do the conversion in a static. Am I breaking any laws? Thanks in advance
@livingoffgridinscotlandАй бұрын
Technically you can live on site whilst building for the duration of your build…. Planning authority might huff and puff and ask you to put in planning for your temporary accommodation, but you just need to respond and quote the correct case law
@daveswords21123 жыл бұрын
Hi is planning granted to the site or the applicant? Great content looking forward to new videos.thanks
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
It depends what you’re applying for. Planning permission for a house, shed, general works is usually granted to the site. If you’re applying for planning permission to live on site in a static caravan, be it retrospective or a regular application it’s fairly common for the planning granted to be tied to a specific business or person/persons. Hope that helps!
@nickhigson7540 Жыл бұрын
Hi Richard. Refreshing and very informative vlog mate, thankyou. I'm in the process of finding and buying woodland in The Midlands and I've been led to believe stipulations for land area and building are different to agricultural land, that area can be less than 12.5 acres to be able to build a barn/workshop. What are your experiences?
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
Yes, you need much lees land to build a building under the prior approval route on woodland, that said it does need to be appropriate for the size of your land and what you’re doing on it. I.e the smaller the acreage the smaller the building if that makes sense..
@andrewyates18192 жыл бұрын
This is where I discovered admiralty law..exc.. and I found that the laws stopped you in so many ways.. becomes hard work..but.. can be done if you know your rights..legally.. loop holes exc..
@keithpye2701 Жыл бұрын
Can you help? We may be lucky enough to purchase 5 Achers for equestrian purposes B you advise on how to go about permission for a static caravan.
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
You’ll struggle to get permission on just 5 acres for equestrian purposes. As per the advice in both videos I’ve done on this subject, you either need to be running a legitimate and profitable agricultural or suitable rural business to gain planning permission, or use one of the loopholes I outlined in the videos.
@bhoys-gm1td27 күн бұрын
I own 6 acres of a agricultural land. I am a gypsy/traveller. Is there any way I can place my caravan/static in my land and live on it? Scotland.
@Inspiringeverydaymum3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, I completely agree with get someone who knows planning permissions and laws as I have already stepped once into a pot of someone not knowing the legislation and saying I can do this and that, when I already knew I could not do it. The land which I have has Article 4 on it, so even to get a drive in and put a fence up I needed to ask for permission from the council. Edit: Yes it’s agricultural land...
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your comment
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
I think the issue is as you stated the land is restricted therefore it would be difficult naturally the council want more control over it to ensure it doesn't turn into something that goes against the article 4. That's different from buying a agricultural land that doesn't have article 4, or other clauses, like publics right of way, and etc.
@Inspiringeverydaymum2 жыл бұрын
@@norocketsciencebuild5371 I think I just didn’t realise just how much more control council wants on the land... also it comes down to how much land you own and the land which I have by UK standards is too small.
@TheViralVisions3 жыл бұрын
Hmm there is a disused quarry which is overgrown with trees, technically brownfield but I have been told by some planning advisers that they doubt it would be treated as brownfield. I'm not sure whether they will treat it as agricultural or woodland though, since disused quarry is a category of it's own.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
A quarry isn’t brownfield. They’ll treat it as green belt for planning purposes.
@TheViralVisions3 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland Ahh ok thanks, it just sold anyway, will be contacting farmers directly to see if they have land to sell.
@sollanzzinetti66842 жыл бұрын
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@grahamburbage76862 жыл бұрын
You have to have started the build within 3 years not completed it. The wording is "carried out".there is currently not legislation telling you how long you have to complete it
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
In Wales, it is stated in the government guidelines you have 3 years (I read it just the other day), I am assuming the same for England as we follow the English law system.
@andy863763 жыл бұрын
Great video. Bussines always has to do with farming?. Thanks
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@hannahlamburn817 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying watching your videos thank you! My family have a small piece of land (in aonb) which they have a wooden cabin to stay in and various sheds which have been there 10 years plus and storage sheds which have been there 30 years plus. (No complaints from neighbours and on a private road) What would personally suggest as the best route for planning permission/ living there? What would you say is our next best move, aside from making it more comfortable and just living there?
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
When you say you have a wooden cabin to live in? How long has it been there? Is it habitable? Has anyone physically lived there until now?
@hannahlamburn817 Жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland Thank you so much for your reply It's been there over 10 years now but has only ever been used for short stays/ weekends. There's a stove and caravan toilet outside and gas stove but needs some work to make it comfortably habitable. (insulation, off-grid set up etc)
@CheekyChap2 ай бұрын
Hi, I just wanted to pick your brains on a situation, I've recently had a visit from the council eforcement officer after nosey neighbors complained about me leveling my field entrance and digging a shallow footing to have gravel on (to eventually have a static on) this is on agricultural land in the UK with no dwelling, I was told i would need planning permission to use gravel as its classified as "Hard standing" (its my understanding if water can pass through it, it can't be classified as Hard standing.) Is he correct ?
@livingoffgridinscotland2 ай бұрын
He’s correct, hard standing is anything free draining from hardcore to gravel. You should have submitted either a prior notification/prior approval or full planning application prior to starting work depending on your situation.
@CheekyChap2 ай бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland Thank you 👍
@paulnann2572 Жыл бұрын
Do you know what the permitted development Size for Northern Ireland is?
@w3bb0y3 жыл бұрын
Looking advice on agricultural land as a potential future camping site? Hoping to set up a off grid camp site in the east of England in the next 10 years. Any suggestions?
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
You can open a small campsite by being a certified location for the camping and caravanning club, this is the easiest route into a camp site. I would still follow the route I outline in this video first, apply for prior approval for an “agricultural” building, site a static caravan whilst you build then get your camp site up and running
@carysgriffiths845810 ай бұрын
What s the acreage in Wales please?
@markjarvis70876 ай бұрын
What happens if you don’t notify the lpa and just build the barn? And does that change if it’s been there more than 10 years?
@livingoffgridinscotland6 ай бұрын
If you don’t notify the lpa you don’t have the right to live on your land whilst building the barn. There isn’t a retrospective prior approval process, so if you got caught building the barn it’d require a full retrospective planning permission application probably along with a business plan off an agricultural consultant etc
@markjarvis70876 ай бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotlandThanks. I built the barn and put down hard standing 20 years or so ago but wanted to legitimise it all and make things official? I never lived there myself although my parents did. I just want to ensure it is recognised for commercial use. 👍
@naomiearnold-vl3vb Жыл бұрын
What if you have permission for a stable block of 3 stables been there 30 yrs will planning be easier for a mobile home?
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
No, not really….
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
Hay, I am listening to this again, probably the 9th time lol. So I got a question regarding man hour to live on a farm, are the man hours you have to justify before you apply to live on the farm on a caravan to establish the business or is that something you need to justify when you are submitting an application for permanent dwelling on the farm? Tia.
@DawnDizzyLeonard2 жыл бұрын
Hi richard, you mentioned Scotland and England, but what about Wales, on the same basis of what you were talking about. Re agricultural land and buildings is it the same as England or Scotland?? Thankyou for information I’m looking into buying land in Wales. But if things are easier in Scotland I maybe buy up there. As my cousins all own farms up there. Thanks again great site. Kind regards Dawn
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Permitted development etc is pretty much the same across all the devolved nations. It’s actually easier in wales as they have the “one planet development” policy allowing people to start smallholdings but you have to do a full planning application and keep meticulous records - if you plan on moving to wales I’d look into the one planet development also known as OPD
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
BTW, I asked before, I now know the answer regarding 12.5ac rule in Wales, it's the same as England basically, plus the one planet policy - which is junk really.
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but one planet development is still worth looking into as it’s kind of set a precedent for smallholdings and it’s caused the planning system and enforcement to be over run so you have more chance of getting away with building a cabin etc in wales, especially South Wales
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland yeah might be worth revisiting it and studying it further to see if that works out better. Perhaps I can do a comparison once I learn enough about both policies and see what makes more logical sense.
@benjamenplus103 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video ! Quick question - does "Agriculture" include growing willow for basketry ?
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
That would be forestry, but if you were based in a woodland you have a fighting chance. Woodlands usually have permitted development rights to build a forestry building. There is a guy called Ben Law who has done it, he was on Grand Designs and has written an excellent book about his journey, from living in a bender yurt in his woods, static caravan and now a house....
@benjamenplus103 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland aah, thank you, yes. I do know about Ben and have one of his books. Thanks for answering , much appreciated.
@grahamburbage76862 жыл бұрын
Don't mention baskets. I have successfully argued and been granted a agricultural determination for growing hedging plants and selling them for agricultural use.
@Bulworthy2 жыл бұрын
Willow for basket making is osier and it's specifically included in the definition of agriculture in the Agriculture Act 1947.
@frankw98362 жыл бұрын
I am all my life , never had the money or change to buy a house. I may could afford a caravan or mobile home and get some cheap land and live there, can I do it ???
@seven77thunders2 жыл бұрын
Got a question: I’ve got some land which has a derelict build on it , want to put a mobile home on the land and restore the building putting a roof back on and repairing the walls , can I do this . It was last lived in 50 years Ago .
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
You need planning permission to restore the building, once you have planning permission you are are allowed to live on site while renovating the building
@philipharris7594 Жыл бұрын
If there is some derelict building on your land is it ok to put a log cabin on it.
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
In a word, no.
@philipharris7594 Жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland Thank you.
@jamesbond49813 жыл бұрын
great video, i am saving like mad to do this, one question how do you get enough electricity off grid in scotland?
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
We only have 4 solar panels connected right now and that supplies everything we need except December and January where we have to run the generator most of the time. We are building a bigger off grid setup at present with 48 solar panels (15kw) 2 inverters (15kw output and 30kw peak), a 3kva wind turbine and 22kw of battery storage, so the generator should hardly run and we should be able to run the welder off the solar
@jamesbond49813 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland thank you for that, Im worried about the general things like freezer fridge (washing machine) the rest cooking and hot water can be done on gas, and im not worried about tvs etc as i dont really watch them. I just want a rough idea of the cost as my aim is to be almost off grid and dont want to blow my budget on the land and then have nothing to play with.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbond4981 washing machines don’t take anywhere as much power as you think, if you buy one with a hot and cold feed they don’t have to heat their own water so only use a few hundred watts. A fridge/freezer isn’t a major concern either, they don’t use a massive amount of power, when we only had a generator we turned it off all evening and night for around 12hours, nothing defrosted as long as you didn’t open the freezer Our current solar system and batteries cost just under £2k, the new system will cost around £5k
@jamesbond49813 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland thats great news, any way of sending you a PM? im so desperate to get away from my current lifestyle
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesbond4981 hi, if you go onto the homepage of our KZbin channel, then the section “about” contact info is in there. Failing that we are on Facebook as “Lochnaw Smithy”
@cardiboy20062 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard Would you be able to help me with a 1 acre plot of designated woodland vis a vie a stastic caravan? thanks Simon
@Dc-yu8vb3 жыл бұрын
Put the septic tank in prior
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Yep… good advice
@andrewcarmichael72123 жыл бұрын
Is there any restrictions on the size of mobile home you can put on site? Such as the larger residential mobile homes that have a chassis, wheels and a drawbar but come in two parts.
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Not really as long as it complies with the caravan act The problem you will come up against is if you’re claiming to be a poor smallholding making £15,000 profit per year and then you’ve got a £100k mobile home and a new rangerover outside the planners won’t look very favorably on you
@andrewcarmichael72123 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland now your telling me iv got to sell the range rover 😕
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewcarmichael7212 lol Thing is your business has to be and look realistic I’ve seen so many people trying this approach and they’ve just got a caravan, shipping containers, poly tunnel and a handful of chickens trying to claim it’s a legit business so they can get to build a mansion...
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
Hi. You talked about PDR being over 12 something acres in England and Scotland much less, what about Wales?
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
It’s currently the same as England although they have a “One planet development” policy to establish smallholdings, so if you apply under that scheme you can build a temporary dwelling and farm buildings - it’s an incredibly complicated system
@norocketsciencebuild53712 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland thanks for your speedy reply. Might be a good idea to do a video on that too, as many people from England are choosing to move down to Wales for the cheaper lands and the beauty we have to offer.... Cheers again!
@GodiscomingBhappy11 ай бұрын
Portugal is the answer. Excluding the region of algarve you do as you need and live where you like. Not legal but no enforcement of these nonsense
@ashleygarnish9995 Жыл бұрын
What about converted ship container mate
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
Sorry what’s the question?
@ashleygarnish9995 Жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland ship container being used on farmland as a residential for workers
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
@@ashleygarnish9995 converted shipping containers are viewed differently by different local authorities. They are not a caravan as they don’t have wheels. Some local authorities will let you get away with living in a converted container provided it can be moved in 2 pieces and is less than 60’ long and 20’ wide, some local authorities will argue they are not temporary as they don’t have wheels. It’s not a clear cut subject. Personally I’m not a fan of shipping containers mainly due to the condensation issues. Personally I’d buy something like a big showman’s wagon that is easily moveable….
@ashleygarnish9995 Жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland yeah makes sense mate thanks for reply
@propergander1162 Жыл бұрын
Does the planning inspector need an appointment to check your private land is being lived on without trespassing 👍
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
No they can do what they want within reason You would normally get a letter first stating a date and time of inspection and you basically can’t refuse access, they will have normally been for a “drive by” to see what’s what…
@propergander1162 Жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland Glad your online 👍 I was being satirical 😃 Thanks for answering though , I am presently contemplating a field with adjacent copse , stable and two horses in the field and a concealed straw bale house in the copse under the guise of barn 🤔 UK land prices are extortion in comparison to say France but I observe from your useful Chanel about Scotland , i am going to look at Scotland and Wales as a possibility . Great videos , good luck with your build , subbed 👍👍👍
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
@@propergander1162 if you look at Scottish hutting policy you can build a small dwelling with very little problems up here
@propergander1162 Жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland Cheers man , I've been looking through the channel and subbed . Thought about everything from charcoal burning to woodsman's courses but have never heard of those rights , will take a look 👍 Is that hutting or hunting ?
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
@@propergander1162 hutting I did a video on it a couple of months ago
@kevincarby3342 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have 23 acres of land in North Wales (In Snowdonia National Park), I have had a static caravan in my Large old Dutch barn which sticks out about 3foot for 2 & 1/2 years . Gwynedd Council & SNP know its there as I invited them to inspect when I first put it there but they never replied, a neighbour reported it and they came out to investigate but said it was ok as long as I did not live in it I could use it for facilities & storage, they also said if I wanted to stay on the land for lambing & also for 28 nights that I would have to have a touring caravan onsite for this purpose. So I can have X2 but only sleep in 1. They also said that I need planning permission to build a new barn is this true? I live 10 miles away and commute twice daily, I have done a preplanning application & they say that there is property for sale or to rent nearby and that my land is in a flood zone as are the properties anywhere nearby they say I can rent or buy. Any advice would be grateful.
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Since you are in a national park you don’t have any permitted development rights to build a barn etc. so yes you need full planning to build anything The only chance of living on the land is doing it without telling them, I.e converting part of the existing barn into a functional house then applying for a certificate of lawfulness after 4 years and 1day or running a business that requires you to live on site
@kevincarby3342 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland thanks for your rapid reply, they do not consider that having 70 sheep which x40 are in lamb being a reason to live on site. What other forms of business do you consider would require living on site?
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Sheep only require constant supervision whilst lambing which is covered in your 28days Most people who successfully get planning on small acreages usually use pigs etc
@RolyTheHolyPaladin2 жыл бұрын
So what you’re saying is… after the 4 years, I’m still not guaranteed to be granted the right to live there even if that would result in homelessness?
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Nothing is guaranteed. It’s down to you to do everything you can to prove you have lived there and have proof of everything
@lauren56956244 Жыл бұрын
Hi i phoned a planning officer from a local council just to ask a few questions and double check a few things and they said that i could not live in a caravan on the land even if i was building an agricultural shed. They said i would need to apply for planning permission for the caravan. Are they just being awkward or have the rules changed? Thanks in advance
@livingoffgridinscotland Жыл бұрын
A planning officer isn’t the best person to seek advice from, there are 2 books you’d be well advised to buy, “field to farm” by David acreman and “the rural planning handbook” written by chapter 7 who give free planning advice
@karlwood54642 жыл бұрын
Hi there, quick question, we have a 1 acre hedged field, we want to grow veg for ourselfs and some chickens etc.. we will not be living there as we have a property elsewhere. Is it fine to have a small caravan on site for use to use when we are working there?
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
It’s not the caravan that needs permission, it’s whatever it’s used for, technically it doesn’t need permission if you’re not using it for anything. Whatever you use it for might come into a “class use” under planning law
@apsert3 жыл бұрын
LOL Where in that book that you place your hand upon to swear to the truth does it mention the Crown or having dominion?
@andobreslin87352 жыл бұрын
So basically you crack on with living in it, and if they were to send anyone to inspect if you're living in it, you just say you're staying in it for a few days. As the meerkat says.. Simples.
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much!
@andrewcarmichael72123 жыл бұрын
Is there any set length of time between applications for the barns?
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
You have permitted development rights for a total of 1000 square metres, but that renews every 2 years Obviously if you submit too many applications in a short period you’ll get refused, I always have the first shed nearly completed then apply for the next
@pregnantyellowfish Жыл бұрын
This country is utterly disgusting
@km84342 жыл бұрын
Hi does anybody know if I need planning permission to have a static caravan in my back garden not to live in but as storage and temporary accommodation for when my mother visits me as I own my own house any advice would be grate. Thanks x I am in Wakefield District WF9
@livingoffgridinscotland2 жыл бұрын
You don’t need planning permission to have a caravan in the garden ground of your house, someone can actually live in it but they have to be an extension to your family and have 1 meal a day in your main house, you can also use for storage or as accommodation whilst doing work on your main house that was subject to planning permission such as an extension to your house. Hope that helps
@alicia2173 жыл бұрын
You mention England and Scotland, do you know if anything is different for Wales? Thanks
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
Slightly Wales also has a policy called OPD which is “one planet development”
@alicia2173 жыл бұрын
@@livingoffgridinscotland Yeah I know about OPD, the more you look into it the worse it seems to me. Having to report everything every year, not being able to ever go away cos it uses too much carbon, one partner not being able to have a decent job as it would skew the income ratio and potentially then deciding that you can't live there any more because you have a bad year etc... the fact most people want to be off grid to get away from so many government ties, this feels like the opposite 😩 The other bits you mention, to your knowledge are the same? Thanks for the reply
@livingoffgridinscotland3 жыл бұрын
@@alicia217 I think with OPD most people don’t tell the truth, they’re all a bit of work of fiction! I believe the planning officers are now struggling to police the annual paperwork...
@thewatchman60742 жыл бұрын
So, basically, the whole system has to go.
@Fifamobilelegend6313 жыл бұрын
The video is a little longer but it's okay as I love spending more times on weekends