Planning permissionand landrovers

Mingus · Dec 9, 2019

Guys, looking for some advice on this weird one.

So i have 5 landrovers in total and a horsebox parked at my house i own. I've just had a letter from the local authority saying i have breached planning rules by storing vehicles long term. has anyone had this before as i cant find anything online in terms of what planning rules i'm actually breaking.. I dont run a business, all landrovers are in my name and either taxed/mot'd or on Sorn. The house is detached and all vehicles on my private land. They are my hobby so not sure what the issue is. The ones that are not mobile are a 1970 carawagon, ones a 1965 S2a so both classics, ones a 1983 S2 Hicap pickup and also a 1998 110 CSW ive had for 14 years.
Inspector said he visited (without me knowing) and decided the vehicles were in storage as they hadn't moved for at least 28 days....ummm kind of common i would have thought.
Planning officer sounds like he's been a bit over zealous on planning, anyone else had this issue?

Kev12 · Dec 9, 2019

Sounds like a neighbour doesnt like what they see and has stirred planning up. Surely if it's your property and your vehicles you can tell him to shove off, planning should only be an issue if people are paying to keep their vehicles at your place

ronsealdeath · Dec 9, 2019

Are you sure this is a planning issue? If so, just give them a call and get confirmation what law/bylaw you have breached. It should be on the letterhead already

Mingus · Dec 9, 2019

Cheers guys. I spoke to the planning office and they gave me planning refs i need to lookup. Letter was very poor and non specific so think they have buggered up. Defo a neighbour complaining....not the most friendly bunch and expect me to live how they do. Planning officer asked me to write him an email explaining the situation on the vehicles which annoys me as i shouldn't have to justify why i have them. He couldn't define what an authorised or unauthorised vehicle is....that makes it tough to know what they will do next.
Havent they got better things to be doing? Reminds me...must buy that deactivated howitzer to put in the front garden.

JimS · Dec 9, 2019

As long as there's no covenant attached to the property with restrictions on wheeled vehicles etc then can't see a problem. Heavy handed of the council. Would love to see the legal position they have approached you with

Kev12 · Dec 9, 2019

Maybe inspector is friendly with a neighbour and is trying to bluff you

derwendolly · Dec 9, 2019

Mingus said:
Guys, looking for some advice on this weird one.

So i have 5 landrovers in total and a horsebox parked at my house i own. I've just had a letter from the local authority saying i have breached planning rules by storing vehicles long term. has anyone had this before as i cant find anything online in terms of what planning rules i'm actually breaking.. I dont run a business, all landrovers are in my name and either taxed/mot'd or on Sorn. The house is detached and all vehicles on my private land. They are my hobby so not sure what the issue is. The ones that are not mobile are a 1970 carawagon, ones a 1965 S2a so both classics, ones a 1983 S2 Hicap pickup and also a 1998 110 CSW ive had for 14 years.
Inspector said he visited (without me knowing) and decided the vehicles were in storage as they hadn't moved for at least 28 days....ummm kind of common i would have thought.
Planning officer sounds like he's been a bit over zealous on planning, anyone else had this issue?

He'd better come 'ere, my motorhome has not moved for 6 months now and not likely to do so for at least another four.

Mingus · Dec 9, 2019

Yeah, very heavy handed.....its not so much a legal position they have put forward.....more a point of view. TBH i think when i email hopefully the issue will go away. Fingers crossed. Planning officer stated the letter was more of a warning to get us talking (didnt even know he's been round!!), i pointed out that giving me until Jan 10th to sort it out isn't a warning!!! Anyhow in case it all goes wrong, anyone want to buy some landrovers

Mingus · Dec 9, 2019

Kev12 said:
Maybe inspector is friendly with a neighbour and is trying to bluff you

No way my neighbour has any friends

Kev12 · Dec 9, 2019

derwendolly said:
He'd better come 'ere, my motorhome has not moved for 6 months now and not likely to do so for at least another four.

My RR hasnt been on the road since 2007

Europa486 · Dec 9, 2019

Personally I would tell them to go forth and fornicate with them selves,

Mingus · Dec 9, 2019

Kev12 said:
My RR hasnt been on the road since 2007

The 1970 carawagon hasnt moved for 16 years....on the plus side that probably means its exempt from any planning issues...te-he

Kev12 · Dec 9, 2019

Mingus said:
Yeah, very heavy handed.....its not so much a legal position they have put forward.....more a point of view. TBH i think when i email hopefully the issue will go away. Fingers crossed. Planning officer stated the letter was more of a warning to get us talking (didnt even know he's been round!!), i pointed out that giving me until Jan 10th to sort it out isn't a warning!!! Anyhow in case it all goes wrong, anyone want to buy some landrovers

I'd be inclined to not give too many details until you're asked specifically. At least until he can tell you exactly what he thinks you are doing wrong

JimS · Dec 9, 2019

Mingus said:
Yeah, very heavy handed.....its not so much a legal position they have put forward.....more a point of view. TBH i think when i email hopefully the issue will go away. Fingers crossed. Planning officer stated the letter was more of a warning to get us talking (didnt even know he's been round!!), i pointed out that giving me until Jan 10th to sort it out isn't a warning!!! Anyhow in case it all goes wrong, anyone want to buy some landrovers

Probably one of those Greens you hear about. Definitely a vegan. Passive aggressive curtain twitcher...

Mingus · Dec 9, 2019

Kev12 said:
I'd be inclined to not give too many details until you're asked specifically. At least until he can tell you exactly what he thinks you are doing wrong

Good shout...i'll email him but to get clarity.

Kev12 · Dec 9, 2019

Mingus said:
decided the vehicles were in storage as they hadn't moved for at least 28 days

Could just shove them forward 6"

JimS · Dec 9, 2019

Mingus said:
Good shout...i'll email him but to get clarity.

If they could indicate the details of the bylaw you are supposed to be in breach of it would be a start

blue beasty · Dec 9, 2019

Kev12 said:
I'd be inclined to not give too many details until you're asked specifically. At least until he can tell you exactly what he thinks you are doing wrong

^^^ this.

Just ask for specifics of the planning regulations they claim you have broken.

kevstar · Dec 9, 2019

How much for the 1965 2a

Dippypud · Dec 9, 2019

Mingus said:
Yeah, very heavy handed.....its not so much a legal position they have put forward.....more a point of view. TBH i think when i email hopefully the issue will go away. Fingers crossed. Planning officer stated the letter was more of a warning to get us talking (didnt even know he's been round!!), i pointed out that giving me until Jan 10th to sort it out isn't a warning!!! Anyhow in case it all goes wrong, anyone want to buy some landrovers

Sounds like he might be angling that you have a scrapyard / business etc. More likely fishing expedition ...

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