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chrysalis

Joined: 24 Jul 2010
Posts: 8

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 8:55 pm Post subject: Log Cabin living in a garden

Hi All - this is my first post, so forgive any mistakes

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When I retire in 3 years

my mortgage will still have 8yrs to run (due to hubby's currently 2yrs unemployment) I won't be able to afford to live here then. I was wondering about possibility of selling up, divvying out the spoils between 2 daughters, and buying a log cabin (around £10k all in), sited in older one's garden. Most ads for these say they are suitable as additional accommodation, offices, etc. Do you reckon they'd need PP? Has anyone tried this?

Chrysalis

cir3ngirl

Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 4846
Location: Cirencester

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 8:57 pm Post subject:
On your post sorry no idea. But hello and welcome anyway

lettucewoman

Joined: 26 Sep 2006
Posts: 7834
Location: Tiptoe in the Forest!!

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 9:03 pm Post subject:
I think this thread could be relevant to you...https://forum.downsizer.net/about53636.html&highlight= Welcome to downsizer BTW!!

chrysalis

Joined: 24 Jul 2010
Posts: 8

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 9:29 pm Post subject:
Hi both - thanks for speedy replies & encouragement I had seen that temp dwelling on your land site, but does that just apply to something like a field or wood? This would be in an established garden. I was hoping to install compost loo, solar energy, etc (and use daughter's tumble drier, etc., in the winter for a small fee ) Chrysalis

chrysalis

Joined: 24 Jul 2010
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Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 9:31 pm Post subject: PS
PS - I LOVE this forum !

pookie

Joined: 01 Aug 2006
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Location: Mid-Wales

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 9:44 pm Post subject:
welcome!!

Hairyloon

Joined: 20 Nov 2008
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Location: Today I are mostly being in Yorkshire.

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 9:49 pm Post subject:
I believe that if you plan to use it as a residence, then you will need planning permission. If it is just a detached extension to the house (e.g a study, or occasional guest accommodation), then you may not (provided it is less than how big, etc.). Depending on the neighbours, you could try it under the eleventh commandment.

JohnB

Joined: 09 Jul 2005
Posts: 685
Location: Beautiful sunny West Wales!

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 9:52 pm Post subject:

In theory I think you'll need planning permission, that you may well not get. There are permitted development rights that allow you to put up buildings in your garden, but NOT for living in. This is what is, and isn't, allowed without planning permission. Note that larger buildings may need building regs. Permitted development rights can be withdrawn if the house is a listed building, or in some other circumstances.

Of course what you do in reality is another matter, but whether you get away with it depends on your local authority and the attitude of the neighbours. I wouldn't be comfortable being committed to doing it, with no alternative plan if you get into trouble.

Hairyloon

Joined: 20 Nov 2008
Posts: 15425
Location: Today I are mostly being in Yorkshire.

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 9:53 pm Post subject:
P.S. £10k sounds like a lot. I'm sure the one we built was nearer £5k. All 5 of them lived in it for 18 months while we built the real house. Was a bit of a squeeze for them mind.

Rob R

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 31902
Location: York

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 10:07 pm Post subject:
10k isn't a lot for residental spec, depending upon the size.

chrysalis

Joined: 24 Jul 2010
Posts: 8

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 10:25 pm Post subject: Another daft question ...
would you need PP to have one of those lovely gipsy caravans I've seen somewhere else on DS in your garden? Chrysalis Last edited by chrysalis on Sat Jul 24, 10 10:25 pm; edited 1 time in total

Calli

Joined: 13 Mar 2009
Posts: 626
Location: Galway

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 10:25 pm Post subject:

Rob R wrote:

10k isn't a lot for residental spec, depending upon the size.

Not even close by my research.

Don't go by the quoted figures as they often don't include the landworks and expensive stuff.

It isn't cheap to dig out and lay foundations, as for the amenities?? sheesh

lottie

Joined: 11 Aug 2005
Posts: 5059
Location: ceredigion

Posted: Sat Jul 24, 10 10:47 pm Post subject:
Sorry to be a party pooper but even if you could get away with this now what would happen if your daughter had to move or even worse heaven forbid died. If you can't afford to live where you are when you retire surely better to downsize to what is manageable financially and let your kids wait until you pop your clogs to "divi up" anything left. The only thing certain about life is that it isn't.

Penny Outskirts

Joined: 18 Sep 2005
Posts: 23385
Location: Planet, not on the....

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 10 5:56 am Post subject:
Hello and welcome On the planning stuff - what JohnB said. But I do agree with Lottie, when money is involved even your nearest an dearest can be really horrible and act completely out of character.

VM

Joined: 23 Nov 2007
Posts: 1748
Location: Lincolnshire

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 10 7:43 am Post subject:
King Lear comes to mind... Would there be any way you could let out your current home and find somewhere very cheap to live while the mortgage is still being paid off? Or do you have a spare room you can rent?

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