Is it too late to build a grain store for this harvest?

[Wobblebox]

I was informed yesterday that there is to be changes where I normally store muy grain which got me thinking whether I have time to build a store at home under Permitted Development?
Was thinking of arond 2000 ton with 4 partitions plus dryer shed, ideally with intake pit but with time constrants maybe have to settle for a bucket filled hopper.

What time scale do I need for PD? Will any shed builders have a frame ready to go?

Opinions please

 

[David.]

21st of June; seriously?

 

[chaffcutter]

No, you haven’t even time to get a PD permission, never mind a shed built!

I would be looking for any local storage with some capacity a bit smartish if I were you!

 

[Wobblebox]

OSR and barley is sorted, it's my wheat I'm looking for space for, so mid August

 

[Wobblebox]

Graham Heath has a 1500ton on offer, bang that up and apply for retrospective PP?

 

[David.]

Chap I use for buildings is up to the hilt busy trying to get jobs finished for harvest. I think he would just laugh if I asked him to put up a shed this side of November.
I doubt you stand a chance, sorry.
Minimum PD planning will be 28days and they will sit on application for a fortnight before logging it on the system to buy time.

 

[Wombat]

I recon you would struggle for 2019

 

[Big-Al]

You would also have to let the concrete dry enough or the moisture would transfer
to the bottom foot of the grain heap seen this in someones store before,
not sure how long but would of thought at least a months curing time.....but i'm no expert,
maybe cheaper this year to sell straight off the field and sort out the shed in the winter.

 

[marshbarn]

You would also have to let the concrete dry enough or the moisture would transfer
to the bottom foot of the grain heap seen this in someones store before,
not sure how long but would of thought at least a months curing time.....but i'm no expert,
maybe cheaper this year to sell straight off the field and sort out the shed in the winter.

Agree with the concrete needing time to dry and the moisture ending up in the grain seen it happen

 

[Clive]

Graham Heath has a 1500ton on offer, bang that up and apply for retrospective PP?

Forgiveness is easier sought than permission sometimes !

If you’re 100% that you would get the permitted development then go for it

It’s not illegal to build without planning and it’s perfectly legit to apply retrospectively

 

[Andrew]

With the cost of a new shed I’d put it in store this year and spend the next 3-4 months thinking about what I want and getting planning etc.
Then put one up for next year. If you rush it it may end up costing as more than putting it in store due to not shopping round, making mistakes etc etc

 

[Badshot]

What's the limit on pd now?
Was 5000 sq ft when I done my store, which equates to about 1000 t.

 

[Banana Bar]

What's the limit on pd now?
Was 5000 sq ft when I done my store, which equates to about 1000 t.

10000 sg ft

Applied for 2 buildings here under PD, permission granted within 3 weeks.

 

[Lazy Eric]

Shed companies around here are talking December/ January for buildings to be fabricated and erected

 

[Clive]

10000 sg ft

Applied for 2 buildings here under PD, permission granted within 3 weeks.

Same here.- 10k shed went through no issues on PD last winter

Poxy greenhouse with no objections however going to be 5k plus in appeal fees alone !

Planners ! Got to love their logic !

 

[lloyd]

Looks like a busy month ahead for you starting from today

 

[David.]

Retrospective could cost a lot of money if they want to get bloody with you.
Cherwell Council made a man with big balls take a decent building down near here a few years ago.
Frankly, the sort of outfit that are able to do what you want, you really dont want anyway.

 

[Doing it for the kids]

Retrospective could cost a lot of money if they want to get bloody with you.
Cherwell Council made a man with big balls take a decent building down near here a few years ago.
Frankly, the sort of outfit that are able to do what you want, you really dont want anyway.

Made me remember a story from a wealthy man once.

He didn’t like the planners or the council, it was mutual, they watched each other all the time.

He put in planning for a shed, lots of argro but he eventually got it through.

He then deliberately built it a few metres away taller.

Enforcement got excited and waited till it was up then told him to move it.

He cut the legs off and towed it to the correct position.

Planners now hate him even more

 

[Mark C]

A shed of that size is a significant investment so I’d want to give it enough time to get it exactly how I wanted it, not regret a rushed job for the next 30 years. Bang your wheat into central storage for this harvest and build at your leisure in the autumn or next spring.

 

[Clive]

I wouldn’t rush it

Sell at harvest this year - you never know it might prove better than a stored price like last year

Build a new store for next harvest with time on your side