Do shepherds huts have toilets?

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. So if you've chosen to include a bathroom in your shepherd's hut here's what you need to know when it comes to pipework, plumbing and pumps.

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Shepherd's Hut with Bathroom - What You Need to Know

The quintessential English shepherd’s hut has evolved considerably from humble beginnings. 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. So if you've chosen to include a bathroom in your shepherd's hut here's what you need to know when it comes to pipework, plumbing and pumps.

Pipework

With the addition of plumbing the question arises of how do you connect to services. A typical en-suite Plankbridge Cabin design features a shower, flushing loo, wash basin and kitchen sink. The pipework usually connects to a single 110mm UPVc waste pipe outlet ready for the customer to connect. If possible the hut would be sited somewhere straightforward for basic groundworks to connect the hut to an existing drain or sewage treatment unit. There are lifting stations; small chambers that, at appropriate intervals, pump the contents up or away to wherever the drain is located. A good groundworks or building firm will be able to advise on the best way to do this. With the rise in the glamping scene there are other solutions to waste management from flat tanks which sit under the hut, to underground storage and treatment units.

Water & Electrics

The shepherd's hut will also need a water feed into the hut, and a suitable electric supply – an electric water heater will require a 64amp supply to the hut. We also offer ‘off-grid’ huts where a 12 volt electric system (with solar panel) runs the lighting and sockets, with hot water provided by an LPG (gas) boiler. A composting toilet (such as the Separett) is an option for those who are open to the idea, or you could consider a cassette type unit. The grey water from the shower can sometimes be run into a soakaway nearby.

Baths, Showers, Toilets & Tiles

We have made many huts with an actual bathroom with a roll top bath, rather than a shower, and have even made a few with both, and an outdoor shower too. Tiles are an option for an extra special interior design scheme, and we are introducing a unique Plankbridge wood grain shower tray / wall lining very soon. With our broad experience we are very happy to help with this; do get in touch to discuss your plans.

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Do you need a license to open a campsite?

To run a caravan and camping site you need a licence under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960.

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To run a caravan and camping site you need a licence under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960.

For more information visit GOV.UK – caravan site licence

How to apply

Apply online

You can also apply by post. To obtain a hard copy of the application please contact the Licensing team.

Eligibility criteria

To apply you must:

be entitled to use the land as a caravan site

not have had a site licence revoked within 3 years of the current application hold or have applied for planning permission under Part III of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Regulation summary

What happens next

When we receive an application, we first determine the suitability of the person and premises. If they qualify, we send copies of the application to the relevant authorities for consultation on any terms and conditions, amendments, replacements or transfers.

Tacit consent

Tacit consent will apply if an application is unopposed. This means you can act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the licensing authority within 30 calendar days.

Making an appeal

View information on appeals and complaints [PLACEHOLDER LINK]

Further information

Trade associations

View the public register

View the public register online

You can also view a copy of the register at our offices during normal office hours.

Please contact the Licensing Team to make an appointment. [PLACEHOLDER LINK]

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