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We have been manufacturing outdoor shelters since 1994. These guides exist because we have answered the same questions for 30 years: how do I fund this, what does the law require, what do I actually need to specify?
Each guide is written to give a complete, honest answer rather than a sales pitch. If the guide says something is difficult, it is. If it says something is simpler than it looks, it is. We would rather you came to us knowing what you need than arrived confused and wasted both our time.
Who are you?
School Business Managers
DfE funding routes, SCA, CIF, finance leasing and the specification process for covered walkways and canopies.
Parish and Town Councils
Highways approval, DDA compliance, BSIP grants, Section 106, and how to run bus shelter procurement properly.
Employers and Venue Managers
The 50% open rule, Health Act 2006, planning permission, and what a compliant smoking shelter actually looks like.
Retail Estates and Facilities Teams
Class CA permitted development, RVM sizing, specification and procurement ahead of the October 2027 Deposit Return Scheme launch.
4 guides published
RetailersDRS requirements, Class CA permitted development, sizing for single and multi-bay RVM installations, and what to specify from a UK manufacturer. Essential reading before October 2027.
Employers and VenuesThe 50% open rule, Health Act 2006, distance from entrances, planning permission, employer duty of care, and rules for pubs and restaurants.
Parish CouncilsEverything a parish or town council needs to know before buying a bus shelter. Who approves it, who pays for it, and how to run procurement without it taking over your year.
SchoolsThe complete guide to funding a covered walkway for your school. School Condition Allocations, Condition Improvement Fund, finance leasing and the Renewal and Retrofit Programme.
These are not marketing documents. They are written to answer the questions that buyers, specifiers, and decision-makers actually have before they call a manufacturer. We have been asked most of these questions hundreds of times and the answers are not always simple.
Where the law is clear, we say so. Where there is genuine complexity or a process that takes longer than expected, we say that too. Where a cheaper option is genuinely the right choice for a particular situation, we say that rather than push you toward something you do not need.
New guides are added as common questions warrant them. If there is a topic you want covered that is not yet here, call us on 01704 547 321 and ask.
Most questions are answered faster by a five-minute phone call than by reading anything. We are happy to give you an honest answer before you make any decisions.