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[BrookMeadows]

Hi

 

We have planning permission under the GPDO to build a barn/feed store/emergency animal care room and the council have agreed with us that we have rights to live on the land whilst we are building the barn.

 

They have said that there is no prior approval needed for our development - this was granted in Feb 2013 to extend an existing agri barn. However, they want us to replace the yurt we live in with a caravan as per the caravan act 1960.

 

The definition of a caravan is something that can either be towed or transported on a trailer. Our argument is, that the yurt can be taken down in a couple of hours, thus proving it's only temporary accommodation, plus it arrived with us in a transit, so proving it can be transported easily. 

 

Our question is, do we have a case to keep the yurt up and if so, where can I find the legislation/case that proves we can.

 

Hope someone can help.

 

Regards

Pete and Nicky

 

 

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Hi Pete & Nicky

Problem here is you are using the Caravan Sites Act and you are fortunate to have a council that accept your right to live on the land whilst building the barn. I would be inclined to buy an old twin wheeler and get on there while the going is good. Remember if you bring a static on for building work at the end you could be required to remove when work is finished with all the resultant costs
If eventually you go for temp planning the Yurt would fall into that legislation. In the meantime enjoy working with a planner willing to work with the legislation, lots here have had a very different approach from planners.
Good Luck