Planning

We spend a lot of time discussing planning here at CCHQ. There is a lot of misunderstanding about what is and isn’t possible / allowed with regards to mobile structures. Over the last ten years we have built up a good knowledge base relevant to our work. We can give you a good idea whether full planning permission would be required, and if so, we can submit the relevant application on your behalf.

Planning

Points to consider

Mobile structures themselves do not require the planning. It is the land you would be siting it on, what use that land has currently and what you will be using it for that are the key factors.
Having wheels DOES NOT mean something would not require planning permission, despite what Kevin McCloud and George Clarke have told you…
A mobile structure can be up to 20m (66ft) long and 6.7m (22ft) wide and 3.04m (10ft) high.

Points to consider

Mobile structures themselves do not require the planning. It is the land you would be siting it on, what use that land has currently and what you will be using it for that are the key factors.
Having wheels DOES NOT mean something would not require planning permission, despite what Kevin McCloud and George Clarke have told you…
A mobile structure can be up to 20m (66ft) long and 6.7m (22ft) wide and 3.04m (10ft) high.

A structure up to the above size can often be placed in your garden for use as a granny annexe or spare room without the need for a full planning application. This would not be suitable for holiday accommodation.
It’s always advisable to speak to your local authority.

A structure up to the above size can often be placed in your garden for use as a granny annexe or spare room without the need for a full planning application. This would not be suitable for holiday accommodation.
It’s always advisable to speak to your local authority.

We were so lucky to find Ben & Jo to build a cabin for my mum to live in. Everything was taken care of from planning to completion, all we had to do was the groundworks and some decision making. The cabin is beautifully crafted and looks fabulous in it's location - even though we have work to do to make the surrounding area beautiful to match! Mum moved in a few days ago and keeps saying how happy & at home she feels there. I cannot recommend Ben & Jo highly enough.

Ben and Jo were amazing to work with. Right from the start they really listened to what we wanted to achieve from our new 'barn', which was replacing a very derelict structure at the back of our garden. From there Ben came up with some great ideas and options and was always really positive, despite the tight nature of our site and the other logistical challenges we faced.

From start to finish Ben and Jo from Barrel top Wagons have been fantastic. Every query was dealt with patiently and swiftly, communication throughout has been exceptional. Help was given with planning and recommendations for groundwork.Ben and his teams craftsmanship is beautiful and we now have a very special space for friends and family to use. We cannot recommend Barrel top Wagons highly enough.

Barrel Top Wagons are amazing we have had ours for well over a year now and it is lived in all year round by our daughter. It’s exceptionally well made, warm and very comfortable. It’s admired by everyone who sees it and I wouldn’t hesitate to have another and recommend to anyone who was thinking about getting one. 😊

These guys Jo and Ben are completely amazing. They helped create the most amazing garden room for us. Right through the process from help with planning stages, advice from surveyor, design and build to the most amazing standard. The quality and craftsmanship of the finished article are outstanding. I could not recommend them enough.

Can’t recommend these guys highly enough. We went to them with a specific brief - for an accessible Glamping unit. They embraced it and produced the most beautiful cabin for us. The quality of their product is outstanding, plus great aftercare. We were far from easy to work with but they were great. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Everyone that has worked with them has given them 5 stars and I can see why. The work that they have done for us has exceeded our expectations.

We are so happy with Albert, our pied a terre. It has everything we need for our weekends but could live in it all year round as it's so comfortable. Also, the profile fits the site perfectly. Thanks to Ben, Jo and Ciaran.

Contact Us

If you have a project in mind, or need some advice about what is and isn’t possible, get in touch. We’re always happy to chat and discuss possibilities…

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