Adrian Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Who would be interested in Storage in the Gloucester/Stroud area? I am seriously looking into arranging some secure long term storage (undercover if possible) and obviously if there were a few of us it would widen the possibilities. So far there is three of us who would like better storage for our military/classic vehicles and if I knew the demand could look for a suitable yard, or barn. Alternatively if anyone knows a suitable place please let me know! Cheers, Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfz70 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I possibly could be, depending on cost. I have a 3 tonne lorry with a box body on the rear, overall height is around 3m (give or take). Will there be power/light, and can we carry out work (such as respraying) on site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I possibly could be, depending on cost. I have a 3 tonne lorry with a box body on the rear, overall height is around 3m (give or take). Will there be power/light, and can we carry out work (such as respraying) on site? The idea is that we have a communal storage area where we can work on the vehicles so yes; light and power would be a goal. Obviously the more people we can get on board the more we could achieve. My first choice would be a barn or out-building on a farm so noise would not be an issue. I currently have a few leads to chase but demand will dictate what is affordable. The farm where I currently store my vehicle is in an urban area and adequate for the restoration but the locals in the recent development next to the yard have complained about everything from unsightly vehicles to noise of farm machinery (begs the question why move next to a farm:???). The result is a move around of the vehicles but to get the Diamond T out I will have to pass near the houses and I am sure the complaints will result in me having to move it in the long term. Where abouts are you currently based? A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfz70 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Currently got the corner of a farmyard in North Bristol. Obviously this side of Gloucester would be preferable for me! The yard where I am at the moment is OK as I can do what I want, but it's prone to flooding and the vehicle is exposed to wind/rain quite badly. It is, however, secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Currently got the corner of a farmyard in North Bristol. Obviously this side of Gloucester would be preferable for me! Yes, between Gloucester and Bristol is the goal. I am in Stroud so looking locally at the halfway point as a start. I will let you know what we find. Cheers, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 So far there is three of us who would like better storage for our military/classic vehicles Nice to know you think the Clan is a classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfz70 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Any update on this at all? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Currently approacing local farms who appear to have vacant outbuildings but at present do not have enough people to go after an industrial unit. I will keep you informed. Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Any joy in your search? as a chap with 3 vehicles might also be interested. cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 So far there are; Two yards very close to where I live (they are side by side). These have not been used in some time and one has a garage, which although a bit run down is repairable. Sufficient for about 7-8 vehicles plus working space if organised properly. I have made enquiries as to ownership and are waiting for a reply. A search for planning permission over the past 50m years shows nothing so I will need to go in to the local council offices. The Farm where my vehicle is currently stored has little options but the farm is split into two sections. There may be options here but it would not involve under-cover storage. Two other farm buildings have been spotted, and then there is the wider area. Papav66 - what do you have and what are your requirements? Cheers, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 My friend has a Lightweight, Pig & an Austin K9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunty Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 any news on this? i am in Dursley and once I get a truck then storage with work facility would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted August 31, 2009 Author Share Posted August 31, 2009 any news on this?i am in Dursley and once I get a truck then storage with work facility would be good Hi there, sorry for not replying sooner but I have only just spotted your post. I have investigated a number of redundant spaces in the Stroud vicinity, especially a local yard which has been derelict for some time. It has a workshop in the centre and room for probably 20-30 vehicles plus the undercover storage/facilities. This was bough a number of years ago (it seems to the annoyance of the adjacent haulage company who were out-bid) and then left to rot. I have gone through the obvious routes but it now looks like a visit to the council to find out who owns it. The problem here is we would need a good few more vehicles to make it pay, whether to buy or rent. Then again the workshop would easily take an M26 Pacific so it would be appealing. I am still going through the farms in the area but working away has hindered progress, so watch this space. What Vehicle are you thinking of getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunty Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 that sounds cool. Don't know what truck yet. been looking at the SUMB as it is affordable to buy in petrol form but a Jimmy sounds much better when you talk multifuel Was up at Kemble Saturday and had a chat to a couple of people which was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_L Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Any progress on this? I have just joined the forum and am looking for somewhere to store / work on a truck in the Stroud area, so finding this post was very intersting! :-D Cheers, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hi Andy, No luck with finding storage yet but Adrian is starting to talk to the council to see if they can help. There seems to be a reasonable number of people who would like storage in this area. Just need to find somewhere that isn't a ridiculous price! Cheers Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Nothing yet but I too could be interested in the future. Gloucestershire must be full of hidey- holes! I'm from Wotton Under Edge by the way, can't think of anything locally but will get in touch with a few farmer friends next time I'm back from uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 82 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi Guys, Whats the latest on this ? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) Ok, from the top. There is an abandoned yard, previously used for commercial vehicle storage and maintenance near to where I live. It has not been used for about 10 years and is overgrown and the fencing has been torn down by kids. The workshop is in deed of some urgent attention but should be able to be secured with little effort. Edd and I have done a reccie and we reckon that 15-20 vehicles could easily be stored on site, hopefully with no problems on the planning front. I have approached the council with our requirements and made it clear that this type of storage is in demand, after all we want a secure place to work on and store our vehicles without risk of interference from vandals and nimby’s (plenty of those around here:mad:). In fairness to them they do appear to be sympathetic. I have obtained the planning history for the yard and the Land Registry are currently searching for the current owners. I have been informed that is not earmarked for housing so there should be a good chance that we could rent or alternatively depending on the price a few of us have discussed the possibility of purchasing the yard as a dedicated storage for historic vehicles. Adjacent to the yard is a HGV training school so there should be no complaints regarding traffic or noise, as there is also a busy railway which runs next to the yard too, and no MV will make as much noise as a goods train passing at 60mph! I will keep you informed, A Edited January 31, 2010 by Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover8FFR Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Has this thread closed out now peeps? Live in Herfeord, work in Bristol so this would suit me especially with a workshop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 We are still looking but not having much luck at the moment. The yard we were looking at it was offered to us but it needed an awful lot of work and the owners were only prepared to give us a short lease. For the amount that needed to be invested it needed at least a 3 year lease to make it worthwhile. Will update on this thread if we find somewhere of interest. Regards Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Hi, yes as Edd said the yard we were looking at was not feasible. They wanted a rolling 6 months lease, which considering the fencing and gates needed work and the workshop was of no use due to the roof being unserviceable meant we could not realistically pursue it. I offered to purchase a section of the yard outrigint but they apparently have long term plans for it so declined. The search goes on. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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