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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769   
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I've not looked into it but I can't see why as they are a none permanent structure. There are probably conditions on how close you can put them too a road or neighbours property and maybe height restrictions but I think that will be it.
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3rd Nov 2014 12:52pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663  
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These are pretty good.
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/search/...ory/page/1 My shed is maxed out with stuff so I've tried to sort something out like this and looked into containers etc. Even tried to find local farmers willing to rent some space, but there's a real lack of it locally! Go into a big town or city, there's hundreds of big buildings lying baron. Such as waste! Currently trying to commercial type unit rentals, but prices are obviously rather high! |
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3rd Nov 2014 1:28pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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That's right, it's classed as a non permanent structure, and under 4M high so if at least 0.5M from the boundary then it should be ok (always worth checking with your local Planning Department though)...
We looked into this (10 years ago) for building a structure on our land, including looking at converting a Sea Container, Portakabin, or Mobile Home, all then were covered by the same general 'guidelines', which I understand are now slightly more relaxed. The cross over point then was if plumbed in with a sewage connection it was considered that it could be used as a residence and would then need planning approval. Water in (a Tap) Power, Phone Lines, Fibre all ok... that's what we ended up doing. I think there must be more rules that apply, possible objection from neighbors for example if in close proximity, but a sea container may be a route to consider for some, I really like the idea, there are plenty of examples on the www. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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3rd Nov 2014 1:35pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Agree...if in a sheltered location... if not... all you have built is a large kite SKIP
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3rd Nov 2014 1:39pm |
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| Fullfat Member Since: 30 Apr 2014 Location: Lincolnshire. Posts: 271 
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This is what I did for my man cave, steel frame, engineered for a truss roof and concrete frame, all galvernised.
No base other then 8 individual 500x500 concrete pockets. I chose this method so I could take it with me when I move! I intend on cladding it with oak wavey edge boards. All in progress currently.  Click image to enlarge |
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3rd Nov 2014 8:02pm |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
My lottery win "house" will be a huge workshop/warehouse or even better, an old mill.There's 5 storey mill for sale near me I keep droolin overl. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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4th Nov 2014 10:41am |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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4th Nov 2014 11:20am |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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I used Onduline (Not to sure about the spelling) for my roof. Wonderful stuff, dry as a bone in there even after 15 years.
Merlin |
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4th Nov 2014 5:01pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663
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I've seen one of these things properly hankered down not budge in some serious wind and rain! Was very impressed! |
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4th Nov 2014 6:33pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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He has a white shiney floor and a Land Rover.
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4th Nov 2014 6:35pm |
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| Joe the Plumber Member Since: 18 Dec 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 907 
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I'm not sure of their current prices, but scaffolding planks used to be relatively cheap compared to the (huge) amount of (knot free, top quality) timber you get for the price. I'd have a look at those for the walls.
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4th Nov 2014 9:05pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769
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Easier to see where it's leaking from  |
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4th Nov 2014 10:18pm |
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| ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572 
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I like the idea of two 20ft steel containers side by side with a 12ft gap between them which I could roof over with a combination of steel and transparent grp box section roofing and steel or wood walls and door at the ends, but this is over my budget somewhat, I reckon about £6000 but it would be ideal giving very secure storage and a good high garage/workshop area. Better start saving
Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black. |
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5th Nov 2014 12:45am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17414
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Don't make the mistake of thinking that shipping containers are particularly secure!
They are a popular storage choice for many arboricultural, horticultural, etc people and the result is that the itinerant tool-thieving community has become very good indeed at getting them open. If you do go down this route, make sure that at the very least you have a properly shrouded and very substantial lock fitted to the doors. It is not at all difficult to open a standard container even more quickly and quietly than it is to nick a Defender. |
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5th Nov 2014 10:06am |
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