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I've had a couple of emails with an architect this morning. He suggests building the 'mobile home' and then if need be apply for a change of use to self catering. As it would already be sited the council couldn't ask me to move it....... I am waiting his reply regarding a warrant.

Thanks Prodave. I've just looked at Crofter's blog, what a stunning project. I just need to look further in to what Sensus mentioned regarding having PP if it it used as self catering. Crofter's hoose is let out and there are certainly various caravan type buildings here used as self catering too.

Thanks guys. I'll need to have a quiet word with my pal who works in building control I think.

Hi ProDave, Yeah we have looked at that but the I read that it could only be booked from April - October? And these are exempt from building regs? I'm up in Orkney by the way so it will need to be well built!

Hello all, This is my first post. I am about to start a project to build a small wooden cabin in my garden. I am in Scotland and may (probably will) use it as self catering accommodation. I have a query and hopefully someone could advise. There are 2 ways I could approach this, go for planning and build something approx 40m2 or go down the general permitted development route. My site is 0.8 acre and I have plenty of room. If I go for PP and get it then great but I have the back up if not. The advantage with the PP route is that I would be able to site the hut in the corner where I really want it and it is more straight forward for access and services. It is also above and fairly close to the septic tank as well so that is good. If I was to use the GPB way then the cabin would be closer to the house and be below the tank but there are solutions to this although I would rather not go this way. However the bonus with this way is that a warrant would only be needed to cover the connection to the waste drain and any combustible appliances and as I am planning to have a log burner then that would be all. Another downside is that I would have to create a long ish path to the cabin for guests, it is do able but again more work and expense. I think overall the PP route is much better and I'm sure when the day comes to sell the house if the additional building had all the paperwork it would be better. My question at this stage is: If I was to get PP then what aspects would need to be covered on a building warrant, would it be everything or just what I have mentioned above and electrics etc? Thanks in advance folks.

Hello people, I am at the early stages of building a cabin in my garden and this forum looks to be a wealth of knowledge.