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Smallholding => Buildings & planning => Topic started by: Thebarber on May 29, 2016, 10:04:41 pm

Title: Running a business from land
Post by: Thebarber on May 29, 2016, 10:04:41 pm

Hi,
Do I need permission to run a business from my small holding?
My wife previously rented a shed in a garden centre which is due to close and is finding it hard to get a replacement venue.
The obvious solution would be to run her business from our land.
Any advice appreciated
Cheers

Title: Re: Running a business from land
Post by: devonlady on May 30, 2016, 08:28:18 am

I have friends who run a small business from their holding. I could ask them if you like.

Title: Re: Running a business from land
Post by: shygirl on May 30, 2016, 08:31:41 am

do you have Business Gateway in your area? they are v helpful for advice and contacts.

Title: Re: Running a business from land
Post by: Thebarber on May 30, 2016, 08:47:58 am

Yes please, all help appreciated, looking for business gateway now thanks.
As mentioned business 'kids play area'will be run from a 'shed' .
Cheers

Title: Re: Running a business from land
Post by: juliem on May 30, 2016, 08:53:42 am

 :complications could arive if you live down a lane which you do not own..and you do not have a rigjht of way for business porposes.

Title: Re: Running a business from land
Post by: Backinwellies on May 30, 2016, 09:47:39 am

I understand you said 'kids play area' ....  if you are having visiting children then yes I would think there will be lots of hoops to jump through .....  planning /health and safety for starters.

Title: Re: Running a business from land
Post by: Thebarber on May 30, 2016, 11:21:10 am

My wife spoke to planning & they'd rather we didn't was the feeling she got.
On the plus side he commented on the good access which makes me think the door isn't shut.
She's quite savvy on risk assessments & is already insured with running out of the previous place.
At the moment she's unemployed when there is a business waiting to happen.
To get going I'd need a bit more  hard standing for parking & build the shed similar to the previous one so no big deal other than getting the nod from officials.

Title: Re: Running a business from land
Post by: shygirl on May 30, 2016, 02:26:53 pm

a kids play area?

we have a successful one near us  - it took years to open.

Title: Re: Running a business from land
Post by: Womble on May 30, 2016, 08:50:41 pm

Quote from: Backinwellies on May 30, 2016, 09:47:39 am

I understand you said 'kids play area' ....  if you are having visiting children then yes I would think there will be lots of hoops to jump through

Let's hope so. The kids will love them!  :roflanim: