DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A HUT? #
Yes. The Scottish Planning Policy 2014 includes some encouragement to planning authorities to look favourably on huts for recreational use. However, every local authority will have its own approach – some are very understanding and receptive to the idea of hutting, while others are more cautious about it. Some confuse it with tourist accommodation or permanent housing, so it is a good idea to supply your planner with good supporting information, for example our publication New Hutting Developments: Good Practice Guidance on the Planning, Development and Management of Huts and Hut Sites
HOW WOULD I GO ABOUT FINDING OTHERS WHO WISH TO JOINTLY BUY OR LEASE LAND FOR HUTTING? #
One way would be to use the Thousand Huts Facebook Group.
DO HUTS NEED TO COMPLY WITH BUILDING REGULATIONS? #
Yes there are some regulations a hut must comply with. While huts do not need to comply with all the same regulations as a house, there are some regulations it is compulsory for a hut to comply with. For details [LINKS]The hutter is responsible to ensure that their hut meets these requirements.
