Planning permission

[martymul]

I had my local authority planning officer pay me a visit today. I have errected a 20 foot pole at the bottom of my garden and mounted a wind vane and anemometer to it. The officer was unsure what the planning requirements were and said he would write to me. I can only assume that a neighbour has complained. Has anybody had any similar experiences and if so what was the outcome?

[steve]

My understanding is that you don't need permission for a mast less than 15m high in the UK, unless you are in an SSSI, National Park etc.

[beteljuice]

Guidelines from one of the London boroughs:

2. Freestanding Aerials

Aerials or masts which are not affixed to the dwelling but which are freestanding in the garden will require the submission of a planning application only if:-

a. The aerial or mast protrudes more than 2 metres above the highest part of the original dwelling house; or-
b. The aerial or mast is of any design other than a single pole.

[serowe]

Guy wires to the house - then it isn't free standing

Or you could tell the council it is part of the US governments early warning system guarding against low flying eagles trying to escape the tyranny of the patriot act

[Orion]

Try this link
www.sholland.gov.uk/website/pdf/planning/planinfo.pdf
I fixed mine to a washing line pole like to see them take that down, 2 feet down in concrete

[martymul]

I have not heard from the planning officer yet! The rules on aerials seem well covered. The rules on flag poles are also well covered and as I understand it a flag pole requires no planning permission provided it only flys the national flag of a recognised nation. I won't be taking my pole down but may take up flag flying instead of weather watching.

[steve]

I won't be taking my pole down but may take up flag flying instead of weather watching.

Could you not combine the two hobbies? You could fly a different nation's flag depending on the weather conditions...

[andrewinpopayan]

I won't be taking my pole down but may take up flag flying instead of weather watching.

I would avoid flying the Union Jack and St Georges cross unless you want a visit from the boys in blue.

[martymul]

Yes I agree. It's a shame my national flag has become associated in the way you infer. However I can fly any flag of a recognised nation. There is plenty of choice and some of them are rather attractive. I quite like the flag of Cuba!

[serowe]

What's the problem with flying these flags these days More PC gone stupid?

[andrewinpopayan]

What's the problem with flying these flags these days More PC gone stupid?

Seems the new owners of the country don't like our flags or customs and see them as a threat

[beteljuice]

You never have been able to fly 'The Union' flag except in special circumstances, and in common with many other countries it is illegal to incorrectly display, make clothing etc, or burn the National flag.

The 60's have much to answer for

[serowe]

Are you talking about the actual flag or the garbage over having to have the EU flag on your number plates? From what I can find, and it is the same here in Australia, private property cannot be prevented from flying the Union Flag (commonly known as the Union Jack) or any other flag.

AFAIA burning the flag has never been illegal - in the UK or anywhere else (it is, in reality, the only approved way of disposing of worn or old flags anyway). Scotland Yard were reported, a few years ago, to want it made illegal, but that didn't happen.