Can I build a holiday let on my land?
Often yes, but almost always with planning permission. A holiday let is treated as a separate unit of accommodation, so it's not usually covered by garden-building rules.
Planning permission
Most councils treat a new holiday let as a change of use or new building needing full planning permission. Rural policies, landscape designations and access are common issues.
Councils often attach a holiday-occupancy condition so the unit can't be used as a permanent home. A pre-application enquiry is a sensible first step.
Services
You'll need power and, for an en-suite or kitchenette, water and drainage. Where there's no mains sewer, a sealed tank or small treatment plant may be needed, which may need its own approvals.
Access and delivery
Modular units arrive by lorry and are usually lifted by crane, so check road width, gateways, overhead cables and a level crane position. We assess this before quoting.
Running it as a business
Think about business rates, insurance, fire safety and cleaning between stays. Hard-wearing, wipe-clean finishes make changeovers quicker.