Do I Need Planning Permission for a Polytunnel?
Many UK farmers are thinking about erecting polytunnels on their land to extend the growing season. It is a great idea. But there is one issue that is causing headaches for some UK farmers and that is planning permission. Farmland does not usually require you to get planning permission? Do you need planning permission for commercial polytunnels in the UK? The answer to the question is, in general, no. However, both erecting new polytunnels and using polytunnel supplies to restore an old tunnel is a bit of a grey area. If you are thinking about erecting commercial polytunnels on your land, approaching your local council is the best way forward. Your council should be able to tell you if you can add a polytunnel to your land. The emphasis is very much on the word “should.” The truth is that not all planning offices are aware of the latest guidance on commercial polytunnels in the UK. They may not even know what they are, let alone have heard about polytunnel supplies for large refurb