Author: Richard Kerwood

June 27, 2026 Richard Kerwood No comments exist

The mysteries of the UK planning system have defeated us yet again. Having discovered that the building on the land we bought did not conform to the design that was approved in the original planning application we decided to try and regularise its existence with a further application. The evidence as to when it was…

June 18, 2026 Richard Kerwood No comments exist

Much grappling with ropes again to mount the new Kestrel box, didn’t want to use the massive 5″ screws provided into our lovely Oak tree.

May 23, 2026 Richard Kerwood No comments exist

Much faffing around with rope today, securing the Barn Owl nesting box in an old oak tree without damaging the tree. Bit late for this year but hopefully some sort of owl will like it.

May 23, 2026 Richard Kerwood No comments exist

Turns out the barn at Windrush Tu did not follow the design as approved in the planning permission granted. Luckily is lower shorter and narrower than the proposal although the lean too section makes the footprint much bigger. As its been up for over 4 years without any objection, and has been used for the…