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Selling sand, gravel and other bulk materials

bobnbarney · 2019-01-23 08:12:50

Hi all. I am considering starting a small loads business. Thinking that my target market would be land scapers, small builders, and the general public doing diy and gardening. I have lots of questions. If I could get some answers and feedback I would really appreciate it. Q1. Do I need planning to sell these products in an…

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bobnbarney

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Hi all. I am considering starting a small loads business. Thinking that my target market would be land scapers, small builders, and the general public doing diy and gardening. I have lots of questions. If I could get some answers and feedback I would really appreciate it.
Q1. Do I need planning to sell these products in an open yard that was previously a farm yard.
Q2. Can I advertise with signage at the property.
Q3. Can you list the most popular products you think people might want.

If this was to go ahead, I wouldn’t expect to make a fortune but I would hope it could provide for a family. Please give me your pros and cons. Thanks in advance for any advise.

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#2 23-01-2019 8:20am

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You will need planning permission for the change of use of the yard from agricultural to industrial, if your local council development plan allows it.

Planning permission may be required for advertising depending on the size of the sign. Are you on a busy road with a lot of passing traffic to see and read the ad?

Where are you going to source the products? Because they are cheap and heavy there's not much margins on them and the handling equipment is expensive. If you are only dealing in small quantities then you won't have much profits

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