Suggestions for a lockable storage shed/workshop I could get asap?

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Yep, lost every tool from my allotment shed a few years ago, nothing of great value big made keeping it impractical.

I’ve seen the cheaper metal sheds get lifted up and turned over (literally)
 
Coming back to the "Coffin" - it uses less materials so you can use thicker/stronger ply/planking/board/metal. The lid can be made sufficiently thick/strong that you/others can jump up and down on it with no damage or access. As noted previously, it has a lower profile/draws less interest and gets over the planning permission issue.
To prevent it being rolled over/carried - you can stake it down internally/bury it/build up earth around the sides (and if you then throw a dirty old tarp over it it will look like a muck heap). give it buried spreaders (per van vault below).
hinge & Lock design needs to be thought about, to prevent it being smashed off, or fit an internal lock. (Have a look at Van-Vault for design ideas) If you buy theirs, get rid of the yellow paint and end handles, slide something long and strong thru the base "sleeves" (metal, concrete lintels, preserved wood) and part bury it to hide them.
Depending upon how much you want to store you could have several of these, with tarps on they would look like a series of muck heaps.
 
If you have land and a local farmer with a telehandler a 40ft shipping container may be an option. comparable cost to a decent metal shed, way more secure and you can hide your old tyres behind it.
 
Yea I know this is the classic rural solution.

Don't know anyone here and prefer to 'go it alone' for this one as I don't think it the best thing to ask as an introduction.
In an earlier reply you said you were an outsider to the area and wanted to integrate yourself. If it's a rural area and the locals have noticed your presence, what you're doing there is probably a hot topic within the community so introducing yourself under the premise of needing advise about keeping your land tidy will most likely be well received and you may find yourself inundated with offers of help.
 
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