Buying some woodland
Discussion
Been thinking of purchasing a bit of land, only a hectare or two. I spotted some woodland for sale, about 1.5ha, adjacent to a road. Planted about 1995/96. Two questions:
1) What use would this be to anyone?
2) How would you go about getting planning permission to build a house on it?
May be naive questions, but any sensible thoughts appreciated.
1) What use would this be to anyone?
2) How would you go about getting planning permission to build a house on it?
May be naive questions, but any sensible thoughts appreciated.
1. You can sell the timber once it matures. It's probably increasing in value due to energy prices going up.
2. If there's a remote possibility of getting planning permission, that'll be reflected in the price already. Speak to the local planning department, and they'll let you know if it's possible.
Cheers,
FT.
2. If there's a remote possibility of getting planning permission, that'll be reflected in the price already. Speak to the local planning department, and they'll let you know if it's possible.
Cheers,
FT.
looked into this myself www.woodlands.co.uk is a great resource.
You won't be able to build on it.. the best we were able to do was to erect a shed for the storage of tools - of course our interpretation of 'shed' may differ from theirs
As for why? Hours of enjoyment? Selling the wood, Co2 offset? there are loads of reasons why it's good to buy woodland. One of the best things we did.
As for why? Hours of enjoyment? Selling the wood, Co2 offset? there are loads of reasons why it's good to buy woodland. One of the best things we did.
fade2grey said:
You won't be able to build on it.. the best we were able to do was to erect a shed for the storage of tools - of course our interpretation of 'shed' may differ from theirs
As for why? Hours of enjoyment? Selling the wood, Co2 offset? there are loads of reasons why it's good to buy woodland. One of the best things we did.
Hello - I'm interested to hear some more about this if you don't mind.As for why? Hours of enjoyment? Selling the wood, Co2 offset? there are loads of reasons why it's good to buy woodland. One of the best things we did.
What I wanted to do was to have a private amenity/park for ourselves, friends and family to use.
What I wanted was a 'shed' tool store and a toilet facility. We'd then have a relatively permanent camp set up in a clearing. I quite fancy one of those new breed teepees but alternatively normal tents. Would also like a nature pond for the chidlers.
I spoke to the planning people and got a predictable reply about toilet facilities... Do you have any experience on this or do you have similar?
Cheers.
Olf said:
Fume troll said:
Could you use a composting toilet?
Cheers,
FT.
Hmmm. I've used them in Canada and I recall it being relatively unpleasant! I think I would prefer a chemical contraption. Cheers,
FT.
http://www.separett.eu/default.asp?gclid=CIPRpOCuw...
Cheers,
FT.
Fume troll said:
Olf said:
Fume troll said:
Could you use a composting toilet?
Cheers,
FT.
Hmmm. I've used them in Canada and I recall it being relatively unpleasant! I think I would prefer a chemical contraption. Cheers,
FT.
http://www.separett.eu/default.asp?gclid=CIPRpOCuw...
Cheers,
FT.
We essentially errected a 10x10 'shed' - aka log cabin.. we got it unfeasably cheap so if they do tell us to tear it down then so be it. It had space for tools, erm a bed, a kitchen & a log burning stove 
a deck, some windows. Ideal really & just about all we wanted.
We've not done anything about loos yet, after all it's a wood.. do Bears...
We were also lucky enough to have a smallish pond & a quarry in amongst the nice mature woodland.. there is a section of xmas trees - about a couple of acres which are so dense you can't walk through them. They have obviously been planted & are currently only about 20ft tall - we are in the process of thinning them out.
Get yourself a couple of good woodland management books, all sorts of interesting facts about bracken bashing & general looking after of woodland. The guy we bought off was also a useful source of info. Don't be afraid to chat to the vendors & talk about what you want out of it. Ours is about 20 mins drive away & really is out in the middle of nowhere. It's lovely.
pm me if you want any specific info..
a deck, some windows. Ideal really & just about all we wanted. We've not done anything about loos yet, after all it's a wood.. do Bears...
We were also lucky enough to have a smallish pond & a quarry in amongst the nice mature woodland.. there is a section of xmas trees - about a couple of acres which are so dense you can't walk through them. They have obviously been planted & are currently only about 20ft tall - we are in the process of thinning them out.
Get yourself a couple of good woodland management books, all sorts of interesting facts about bracken bashing & general looking after of woodland. The guy we bought off was also a useful source of info. Don't be afraid to chat to the vendors & talk about what you want out of it. Ours is about 20 mins drive away & really is out in the middle of nowhere. It's lovely.
pm me if you want any specific info..
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