Can you have a shepherds hut in your garden?

Can you have a shepherds hut in your garden?

Typically, shepherd’s huts don’t require planning permission because they are a mobile structure — much like a caravan. If you intend on using your hut for personal use (a summer house, a reading retreat, a bedroom, etc.) and will be keeping it in your garden there should not be an issue.

Do shepherds huts need planning permission?

The simple answer is the shepherd’s hut itself doesn’t need planning permission, it’s what you are doing with it that may do. Yes, the shepherd’s hut is built using modern timber frame house techniques, and is used all year round.

How long do shepherds huts last?

How long does a shepherd’s huts last for? A shepherd’s hut is a structurally sound (often mobile) building, formed on a solid base and chassis. A well made shepherd’s hut crafted by a skilled worker with quality materials will last for decades and decades – there are some still standing that were built in 1800s!

What is the average size of a shepherds hut?

So, just how big is a shepherd’s hut? You won’t get many huts that are smaller than 10ft in length, this tends to be the very minimum. For a big luxury hut, the length can go up to 30″ in extreme scenarios, but on average a shepherd’s hut tends to be between 12″ and 20″ in length.

Do shepherds huts have bathrooms?

Originally the shepherd’s hut, at 12′ long by 6′ wide, provided welcome shelter to a single shepherd and his dog. Over the years the shepherd’s hut has, by necessity, become wider and longer to accommodate extra features such as double beds, small kitchens and bathrooms.

Can you tow a shepherds hut?

As the shepherd’s huts are built on a steel chassis with a tow eye, they can be taken on the road and travel up and down the country.

Do shepherds huts hold their value?

We’re all looking for more space – to entertain, relax, work or transform into an Airbnb money maker. Handmade shepherd’s huts are perennially popular, adding as much as ten percent to the value of your property, but they can come with a hefty price tag.

Why are shepherd huts so expensive?

The price it attracted was due to its authenticity: very few late Victorian huts survive. “It’s only relatively recently that the huts have become fashionable. With underfloor heating, traditional log burner, shower room and handmade shaker kitchen, double bed and storage cabinets, it costs upwards from £45,000.

How long does it take to build a shepherds hut?

It took me about 500 hours to build. There was a lot of time spent problem solving, so a second build would be quicker. The hut measures 2m wide x 3.6m long.

Do shepherds huts have showers?

The toilet, shower and sink in your shepherd’s hut will work much in the same way as it does in a conventional home. However, it does require a little more thinking through, planning and power to run. For an electric shower you’ll need a water feed and electric supply to heat up the water.

What is included in a shepherd hut kit?

Our shepherd hut frame is easy to build and requires minimal woodworking experience. Includes the roof, floor and four walls. Our frame kit is designed around a standard shepherd hut size and shape. Within the framework we have incorporated a roof overhang on the end walls and sides, to give your shepherds hut a great professional finish.

Is a shepherd’s hut home office in the garden a good idea?

More and more people have the opportunity to work from home. Whether it’s a lifestyle choice, a flexible working situation or more forced because of the unique situation we have faced in 2020, a shepherd’s hut home office in the garden will make a great option for your next office.

How long does it take to build a shepherd hut frame?

Build a Shepherd Hut frame in under two hours! Elegant, hassle free self-build Shepherd Hut frames. Perfect for glamping, garden offices or studios. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Where can I ship & install my shepherd hut?

Shipping & installation is available to any UK mainland location, subject to site appraisal. House Martin Shepherd Huts reserve the right to refuse a site for installation. Get In Touch!

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