How to live on Agricultural land without planning permission - Field to Farm

Hi, the aim of this video is to discuss the subject of “Field to Farm” and how to use the prior approval process and your permitted development rights to legally live on bare agricultural land.

Link to Robert Fiddlers castle that got refused a certificate of lawfulness under the 4 year and 1 day rule due to concealment;

Link to Daniel Browns wooden home built in the woods that was granted a certificate of lawfulness;

Link to Kris Harbour’s YouTube channel where he built and off grid round house in his Pembrokeshire woods;

Link to my own video giving advice on how to site and live in a static caravan on your own land without having to submit a planning application;

[livingoffgridinscotland]

So for anyone that has watched the video and still says it can’t be done, there are literally hundreds of success stories all over the uk.

Another good example of people in the uk buying cheap agricultural land, using the prior approval process to live on the land, establishing a genuine agricultural business and eventually getting to build their dream home;

[DJ-ukmm]

In jan 23 I notified my council that I was going to build a barn on bare agricultural land where there were no buildings power or water . It was rejected . I challenged them and requested that they give reasons . They said they wanted me to resubmit via a full planning application . I said I would prefer the prior approval route ( which is all that is needed ) however I would answer their objections ….. they sent me the list of objections. … I was able to overcome all of them and they removed their objection. I am now in the process of organising groundworks…. Yes it can be done 😊

[zummerzetwoodsman]

I've been living on my land for 10 years didn't tell anyone, been very lucky. I agree with all that what you said. Mid Devon planing don't know what's going on because they are so stretched. Keep the locals happy, we let them shoot over our land.if I need a big tractor I can borrow one, we call it swings and roundabouts.

[Rowanhillfarmco]

We have just followed this process in an area where the last 9 applications for permission for houses has been completely rejected, all permission for essentially everything non Agri was denied.

We followed the process completely- set up a small holding - got our cph number - put livestock - goats - sheep chickens - our area doesn’t count horses or any equine stock as a small holding or agri. applied for a barn ( moderately sizes )
All done within 6months of set up and 24days for the planning submitted and approved.

Don’t try to skip steps it won’t work you need to be genuine with everything.

Show that you are wanting to actually run the farm / agri business.

We was completely open with them, we are setting up a business to become farmers ect they where great no issues.

Good luck !

[yvonne]

Hi Young man
Please dont allow anyone to bring negative in what you are doing..you are trying to help others..like myself and I am so grateful to you I appreciate you...keep up the good work...I rather listen to someone like you to be honest..
Many thanks
Blessings

[djsimonrossprice]

You Sir are a Star were just about to sell our house in west Midlands and move to north Somerset.
I was totally lost for quality information... I'll follow your advice.
Kudos to you.👏👏👏👏👏👏

[tektoms]

I went down the route of "don't get reported". I'm in the woods.. the cabin already existed, but not for living in. All my neighbours know I'm here, and are glad that I am.. a true blessing after years wanting to live on the land and worrying about the planners.. I've almost been here 4 years, but am still hoping to set myself up enough to make a profit from the woods (sloow process.. Fields are so much easier! Hehe) I'm even beginnin talks with an MSP to consider making my region a Crofting region. Here's hoping!!

Greetings from the East of Scotland :)

[laila]

Thank you for such great advice. I currently live on a family tenanted farm but in the process of buying land with a view to retiring to this land. We are buying 13.1 acres with the possibility of making it up to closer to 18 acres. We have a 10 year plan in our heads to get all what we need to do done. This feels much more possible now I've seen your video. We will apply for a separate holding number so it's completely separate from our large farm. Access lane and building/barn are the 1st things we need to get sorted.

[ellenmendoza]

I love you. I been living on my land in portugal for 4 years. I miss my family to much. So I want to come back home to England. I will not have money for a house so the only way is to buy land. So I'm trying to do my home work. I have goats chickens ducks turkeys on my land .thank you so much for your help.

[readingroomcafeproject]

the fact that you are respect people with different ideas to yours makes you much more trustworthy - because that means you understand what they're saying and have formed your own views.

[covertsketcher]

Great video. Really helpful info, thank you for doing this. It seems so ridiculous to have to go through such a convoluted procedure to do anything on your own land! But thank you sir, for helping people to get their heads around this country’s ancient planning procedures

[ChrisBovill_TED_Party]

Thank you. I have now ordered the two books. I was brought up on a farm but it was never given to me. I have had to work in the housing market to work. You have given me a way to get back into the farming & potentially have a house to live in. Thank you.

[BrimwoodFarm]

Really interesting video. We're going through this process now - built a log cabin as an ag building under permitted development and though not currently living on site, will be looking at acting on this soon.

[norocketsciencebuild]

I am gonna have to watch this twice to get my head around a lot of gems! Thanks mate.

[crazycatlady]

Thank you for your great We are just starting out on our adventure on 5 acres.

[scottthomas]

I own land. About 1 acre. Got a few stables there. Has electric and running water also. I want to build a container house.I plan to just make it look like containers from the outside but inside will be my palace.. as u drive past it will just look like containers. I tho o it’s a brilliant idea

[alexanderhammond]

That is a really nice top!😅 Thanks for the great information

[jamesbond]

craig at the small farmer life has been covering this for a long time, that field to farm book the website you cant even register or comment, be good if you guys talked, he has actually done it

[MrPhilbrooke]

Just come across your channel and subscribed. Very interesting.

[mikeharrison]

Great video. Thanks for this information 👍