Trailer Canopy

[duke]

Common here for trailer owners to build a post and beam structure to protect their trailers. Is it common your way?

 

[Malc2098]

I'm not sure many of us would have the land space in the UK.

 

[duke]

Yes right, never dawned on me. You see alot of these structures in camper trailer parks.

 

[Malc2098]

And in some places, Local Authority planning permission would be required and may not even be granted.

 

[Cabinetman]

I used to live in an old Schoolhouse 1750’s and I repurposed the toilet block by raising the roof and winching my Caravan up a slope and into the building, gable end had a hinged panel, but never did get round to fitting doors, the children were still small and there were much better things to be done!
I’ve seen a few like that Scott on my travels in N Carolina this week. Not sure why I haven’t seen them around in Pennsylvania or Massachusetts, maybe it’s a southern thing? But you certainly aren’t in the South lol.

 

[HOJ]

A few years ago I was lined up to build a storage barn for a camper van and cars, we acquired planning permission, then the client decided to up sticks and move permanently to Spain:

 

[HdV]

For those of us who do have the land (apart from farmers not many do) and want such a structure it would be an uphill battle to get permission to build it. Most people I know who wanted this have not managed to get the permission needed, and many others haven't even tried. I know of someone who wanted to build something like this in a spot that no one would even be able to see without getting on their land. Still they did not get permission. Bonkers...

 

[duke]

For those of us who do have the land (apart from farmers not many do) and want such a structure it would be an uphill battle to get permission to build it. Most people I know who wanted this have not managed to get the permission needed, and many others haven't even tried. I know of someone who wanted to build something like this in a spot that no one would even be able to see without getting on their land. Still they did not get permission. Bonkers...

In the towns this wouldn't be allowed but the rural areas there is no problem with obtaining a building permit. And your prooerty tax will increase.

 

[HdV]

Sadly, this is in a rural area...

And your prooerty tax will increase.

Ah, that wouldn't be the case over here. You pay a one-time administrative fee, but that's it.

 

[Lons]

This houses my trailer at the minute Not the type of trailer I think you mean Duke which we call a caravan. It's about 6m x 3m, very handy for doing jobs outside the workshop when the weather is poor. The front rolls up for access and sides are removeable.

My wife hates it.

 

[duke]

Lons, your type of shelter is very popular here. Rather inexpensive and somewhat easy to assemble.
Fits right in with your landscaping.

 

[duke]

I guess this caravan has a permanent location.

 

[Lons]

Lons, your type of shelter is very popular here. Rather inexpensive and somewhat easy to assemble.
Fits right in with your landscaping.

Probably because I bought it from Costco many years ago. It's a US make.

My wife wouldn't agree with your last sentence. I said it's temporary but of course didn't put an actual time limit on that. She'll get used to it.

 

[SamQ aka Ah! Q!]

My wife wouldn't agree with your last sentence. I said it's temporary but of course didn't put an actual time limit on that. She'll get used to it.

Knowing Mrs Lons sort of well enough, please may be I be a fly on the wall, when she challenges your definition of "temporary"?

 

[Lons]

Knowing Mrs Lons sort of well enough, please may be I be a fly on the wall, when she challenges your definition of "temporary"?

Of course Sam, I'll give you a shout, might need a referee.
I'm pretty safe though as her memory isn't as good as it was.