Sherpatds hut
June 10, 2026 by Richard Churchill in forum Planning Forum
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#2576 Richard Churchill, 10 June 2026, 11:01
I would like to buy a plot of woodland or agricultural land and put a Shepards hut ( on wheels ) there for my own leisure use as a weekend/ holiday retreat , it will be totally off grid, are there any planning rules I should be aware of ?
Should I even notify the Council?
Should I even notify the Council?
#2577 Brett McAllister-Byrne, 21 June 2026, 13:56
Hi Richard,
I'd hold off on buying the land before looking into the planning constraints.
This would be a material change of use of the land from agriculture/forestry to a mixed use including leisure/residential accommodation. As such, it would require a full planning application and be assessed against countryside protection policies.
To protect your budget, I'd recommended you talk it through with a professional first.
Over at planningheroes.uk, you can browse vetted RTPI town planners for affordable 30-minute video consultations. It’s a quick way to get a strong steer on what you can and can't do on a specific plot before you buy it.
I'd hold off on buying the land before looking into the planning constraints.
This would be a material change of use of the land from agriculture/forestry to a mixed use including leisure/residential accommodation. As such, it would require a full planning application and be assessed against countryside protection policies.
To protect your budget, I'd recommended you talk it through with a professional first.
Over at planningheroes.uk, you can browse vetted RTPI town planners for affordable 30-minute video consultations. It’s a quick way to get a strong steer on what you can and can't do on a specific plot before you buy it.
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