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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Lisa p on April 04, 2014, 12:58:25 pm

Title: Land that i own
Post by: Lisa p on April 04, 2014, 12:58:25 pm

Hi can anyone help! i have just bought 11 acres of land that has a large stable building on, with 8 loose boxes in. it also has a static caravan on,next to the building that has been sited there for at least 7 years. Quistion 1) can i be made to take the static caravan off ? as i was told the council could not make you move it after 4 years even tho i do not want to live in it? can anyone help :  :fc:

Title: Re: Land that i own
Post by: bloomer on April 04, 2014, 01:06:36 pm

hello and welcome,


where are you, it makes a difference?


is the land registered agricultural or equestrian?


is it in a national park or other special area?


hopefully with a bit more info someone can try and help you...

Title: Re: Land that i own
Post by: Lisa p on April 04, 2014, 01:17:46 pm

Thank you for your responce the Land i agricultural, its not near houses or view to people, as there is woods near by.if this helps.

Title: Re: Land that i own
Post by: doganjo on April 04, 2014, 01:27:55 pm

I think what David means is are you in Scotland or England and Wales - planning regulations and the law are different. 

Assuming you are not in a

conservation area,
SSSI,
National Park or
some other area with special rules

then someone should be along soon to help you.

Title: Re: Land that i own
Post by: Lisa p on April 04, 2014, 01:36:47 pm

This is all new to me :) i live in the north east of England, it is not in a national park area, and the land is registered agricultuarl and equestrian.

Title: Re: Land that i own
Post by: doganjo on April 04, 2014, 01:44:07 pm

Agri and equine land are treated differently - this may help (or it may confuse you even further  :innocent: ) - http://www.clarkewillmott.com/blog/read/there-is-a-difference-between-agricultural-use-and-equestrian-use-under-planning-law/351 (http://www.clarkewillmott.com/blog/read/there-is-a-difference-between-agricultural-use-and-equestrian-use-under-planning-law/351)

Title: Re: Land that i own
Post by: Stereo on April 04, 2014, 01:49:38 pm

The 4 years applies to unlawful development (without planning). The previous owner would have been allowed to keep it by applying for a lawful development certificate and providing evidence. However, I'm not sure this is transferable to a new owner but it may be.

There are also some exemptions for buildings deemed to be caravans which I think you can store on your land but not live in for more than a certain amount of time per year. I'm not sure on the detail on that either to be honest.