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Farm worker housing solutions for UK growers
When the harvest calls, your team needs to be ready, on-site, well-rested, and focused. Keops cabins are the secure, stylish, and compliant answer to seasonal accommodation challenges. Designed for growers and built to last, our cabins offer more than just a roof, they offer reliability, comfort, and peace of mind.
Forget caravans and makeshift housing. With Keops, your farm is equipped with a long-term solution that matches the rhythm of agriculture.
Discover our range of products perfect to accommodate seasonal farm workers
Log Cabins
All of our Keops Interlock log cabins are made from the finest Northern Scandinavian pine, designed and built to your specifications.
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Mobile Homes
A mobile home is a self-contained residential unit designed to be transportable, offering the flexibility of relocation without compromising comfort or quality.
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Commercial & Educational
We offer a bespoke service for all types of commercial, and recreational buildings. We can design, supply and build any size building with any layout.
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Download your free brochure full of expert insight, including:
Planning permission essentials
Electricity, water & waste considerations
Pricing and configurations
Real-life examples on UK farms
The Keops difference
Case Study
The New Forest Fruit Company
Nestled between the Solent and the picturesque New Forest National Park, the New Forest Fruit Company is producing some of the UK’s finest soft fruits and asparagus. Under the leadership of CEO Sandy Booth the business has made significant strides in improving the working conditions for its staff. Recognising the importance of comfortable and reliable accommodation for his workforce, Booth partnered with us to provide living quarters for the farm's seasonal workers
We caught up with CEO Sandy Booth during construction of the latest cabins. Watch our interview below to learn more about the project.
“Labour is one of our biggest issues… people don’t want to come into agriculture or horticulture but if we’ve got some really nice accommodation for them to come into… that is one of the big ticks when people come to the farm.”
— Sandy Booth, CEO
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In all cases planning permission would be required to site a caravan (mobile home) on the land. This does not matter whether the land is classified as agricultural, pasture, brownfield, greenfield etc. etc. or it does not matter whether the land is in conservation area, AONB etc. etc. the siting of a caravan (mobile home) will always need full planning permission.
In many instances when we look at farmers land, they may well already have permission to site caravans for workers. In these instances it is likely the planning will simply say allowed to site caravans without definition of type / size etc. This therefore makes the mobile homes exempt from planning.
If you do not have this permission, then you will need to apply for planning permission. It is true that applying for a mobile home (caravan) will be simpler to obtain. The reason why, is due to the fact that it is not classified as ‘permanent’ and therefore not classified as a ‘development’.
This will have much more ability to get approval through, whether that is for farm workers, farm managers, or in some situations having a mobile home for site security is looked at favourably.
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To be classed as a mobile home, the cabin must:
Be moveable in one or two sections
Be no larger than 20m x 6.8m, and under 3.05m high
Be single-storey
Be used seasonally, not as a permanent residence
If your cabin meets these criteria, it falls under the Caravan Act and may not require full planning permission.
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An LDC isn’t planning permission, it’s proof from your local council that planning permission isn’t required. It offers legal peace of mind and is highly recommended when using mobile cabins for seasonal accommodation.
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If the cabins are used beyond seasonal periods or become permanent residences, you’ll likely need full planning permission and building regulations approval. Year-round use changes your legal obligations.
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Yes. Keops designs can be built to meet all Caravan Act criteria, including size, mobility, and usage requirements. We work with farmers to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of planning delays.
Seasonal accommodation FAQ’s
Thinking about log cabins for your seasonal workforce? This FAQ section explains the essential legal, planning, and practical information farmers need to house their seasonal teams properly.
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Yes. Even mobile structures may need permission in protected zones like AONBs or National Parks. Always check with your local authority before proceeding.
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Even if exempt from planning, cabins still need practical utilities:
Water: mains or tank-fed
Electricity: grid or off-grid solar options
Waste: septic tanks or bio-toilets
Plan these services in advance and work with a cabin provider who can advise on compliant solutions.
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Mobile homes that fall under the Caravan Act are generally exempt from full UK Building Regulations. However, electrical and plumbing work must still be safely installed and may require certification.
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Yes. If your cabin qualifies under the Caravan Act and is intended for seasonal worker use, VAT is often reduced to 5%, rather than the usual 20%, a significant cost saving.
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Yes. You can charge a fair rental rate to seasonal workers staying on-site. This makes your farm more attractive to labourers and helps you offset the cost of the cabins over time.
“ The fields don’t wait. The harvest comes when it comes. And when it does, you need your people on-site, ready, and rested. That’s why more farms across the UK are choosing Keops cabins. Secure, stylish and compliant solutions for seasonal accommodation. Built for growers. Built for your land. Built for the season”
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