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Thanks for this... very interesting... I think planners are more lenient about this stuff if the property is actually residential...but as you say, it would be a logistical nightmare for them to keep visiting to see if you've moved the caravan every 28 days... Well, we shall soon see... I will...

Hi... I think the rules are different for residential property... (mine is non residential)...and even then they can be funny... especially where it's parked on the front drive..but as far asn I know, the 28 day rule only applies to non residential...

Hi Gonzo.... Great idea, but I'm not sure even if it was cargo it would be allowed... I was reading about motorhomes, which are (obvs) fully mobile, and the fact that they can only be parked on your land for up to 28 days per year... (I think that's correct, but if anyone knows different, please...

There's a lot of stuff... back in a bit!

Many thanks for this link... I think I remember reading something about Section 55 and that it had to be an 'outstanding' design... I just wonder whether a silo really qualifies... I mean, they are two a penny round here and are dotted about all over the place...There are two on land just along...

Oh, thanks! But yes... I think it would be fantastic... it really does look good as you pass it on the road... as if it's always been there... doesn't look at all 'wrong'... I just hope the planners agree, though...

Many thanks for that last post... I will have to get my head around it to see what implications it would have if I were to apply for a change of use to agricultural. I think that works well if the property exceeds 12 acres, as then you can definitely put in for temporary residential use. But my...

Yes, I know... I was a bit confused by the Permitted Development aspect... not fully understanding that the PD rights had been removed completely by the art.4 directive... Someone told me a silo would be allowed on agricultural land, but of course this property has not been used for farming for...

Many thanks for this... lots of helpful advice here! I could probably attach a postbox to the gate, being as it has always had an address & postcode... I'm sure the post office said that once utility services were in place, I would be placed on a database for receiving mail....or some such...

Yes, I'm afraid I started to convert the silo without getting the necessary planning permission, but I stopped work when the Planning Enforcement Officer visited me... the conversion is nowhere near finished, and I don't want to spend any more money if I'm going to have to demolish it... I...

Ahhh... I see what you mean! I guess it's down to choosing someone who might be more sympathetic... the only person I've met so far was the Enforcement Officer, who visited me (unannounced) whilst I was working on site... she seemed very nice but advised that I should stop work and make a...

Yes... I'm afraid so! I have also put in a sewage treatment plant which complies with the highest eco standards.

"Life is what happens when you are making plans" - John Lennon

I agree... off grid is a 'romantic' idea and great if you're still young... but I wouldn't want to be way out the back of beyond! My plot is close to a village and right on the road... large town (and hospital) within 15 minutes, no probs with trades people, and although I've got stuck in with...

The old pump house... (with strange blue object in foreground). If the council makes me take down the silo, I will have to do something with this... the trouble being it has only half the floor space of the silo...

That's interesting! Yes, if they tried to evict everyone who is living in this way, then they would need to start building like crazy... there just isn't anywhere affordable to live unless you have a decent income... Well anyway, I just can't afford to stay here in this rented house as it's...

My plot does have an address due to it being marked on maps for decades as the site of a water pumping station... and there is access for the post to be delivered...but the thing is that it is not a residential address...so whether I could use it for my car insurance, etc...

Ha! I think that perhaps maybe they do... it's strange how some people seem to get away with it... although I think local authorities are supposed to provide traveller sites nowadays...

Good point! A lot of stuff is virtual these days... but car insurance will be invalid without a bona fide address... PO address is a good idea... but is that sufficient? Those with family/friends could just arrange for mail to be delivered there... but as for jobs, banks, etc... hmmm???!! I have...