An ‘eco-home’ which has been built from old tires in a field in Devon in the UK without planning permission can remain because of controversial new planning rules. The couple spent five years sleeping in tents and living off the land while they constructed a one bedroom eco-cabin from wooden crates and lorry tires and were going to have to tear it down but in a landmark ruling planners have praised their “passion” and “commitment” to sustainable … [Read more...]