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NeathChris
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judith
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NeathChris
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judith
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NeathChris
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tahir
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tahir
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NeathChris
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Cathryn
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Anna-marie
Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 980 Location: West Wales
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 06 7:46 am Post subject: |
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I bought a 20' x 40' sheep-housing polytunnel last year, with the intention of providing winter shelter for my livestock (sheep, goats, cattle and horses).
I still haven't got around to sending off the "declaration form" to the council yet, though!
I don't have pigs, but thought that I may have similar problems with the horses, so had planned to make a "stable" for them in the centre area, away from the polytunnel walls.
Your idea should work, but I think that you may have problems moving the polytunnel, unless you are prepared to rebuild it every time that it is moved.
It may also be useful to contact the manufacturer, to make sure that the polytunnel fabric is OK for livestock, in terms of not over-heating, etc.
Good luck with your project!
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NeathChris
Joined: 09 Feb 2006 Posts: 1387 Location: Neath, South Wales
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Green Man
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Anna-marie
Joined: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 980 Location: West Wales
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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 06 11:26 am Post subject: |
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My polytunnel still isn't up yet
But, for a base, the topsoil will be scraped off, leaving much firmer ground underneath, then straw will be placed as bedding for the animals. Areas will be separated off with sheep hurdles, which can easily be moved around, and will still give the feeling of an open space.
I normally use a semi deep-litter type of bed, where I muck out the very dirty bits every couple of days or so, placing fresh bedding on top. Over time, the bed gets deeper but stays relatively fresh. One big muck-out, then, when the ammonia build-up gets too strong, starting again from scratch every month or so.
I find that this system saves time in not doing a full muck-out every day, but still leaves a fresh bed for the stock.
Full planning permission in itself should not be required, but a Declaration of Farm Building needs to be sent to the local council, stating my intentions, and reassuring them that the neighbours have no complaints. I have to give details of materials used for the base, the polytunnel itself, and show any "roadways" leading to it.
Roadways include those areas where the topsoil is being scraped away to provide a base firm enough to drive on.
I have also needed to have a letter of approval from the Local Highways Department, stating that the work will not undermine the adjacent highway, and that there are therefore no objections to the work being carried out.
This is not always necessary, but the land where I intend to place the polytunnel is on a slope next to the highway (only a local "B" road), and takes some of its weight.
All I need to do now is get the darned form off, so that the council can then decide whether or not full planning permission is required.
Apparently, if I do not have a response from them within 28 days, I can carry on with the work.
The Christmas and New Year period seems such an ideal time to send it off!!
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Lionheart
Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Posts: 427 Location: Cheshire
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