PERMISSION LETTER

[Kev]

this could help if you want to get permission off the farmer or land owner in writing ,
DATE!


Mr.XXXXXXXX

This may sound like a strange request, so let me introduce myself: My name is (Your Name) and I have lived in (Name of Town) for (Length of Time). I am (Your Age) years old, married with four children. Normally I would prefer to approach you in person, however I feel that a letter before hand is a better emissary than just knocking on your door at an inconvenient time and invading your privacy.

I have been engaged in the hobby of metal detecting for twenty years and find it a healthful, enjoyable pastime that allows me to meet many interesting people. The thrill of finding old coins, buttons, etc. is very exciting to me.

Recently, I have researched information that your property and the area surrounding it goes back many years. I would like to obtain permission for myself and a friend to detect your property.

I want you to understand that I always respect the property that I search and try to leave it in the same condition that I found it. Normally the targets are no deeper than 4 or 5 inches and I retrieve them such that the ground appears not to be disturbed.

In addition, I would like to offer my services to you. Perhaps you or someone you know has lost a valuable ring, a cache or a farm tool. I would be willing to assist just for the thrill of the search.

I have enclosed a self addressed envelope for your convenience and would be happy to meet with you if further discussion is required.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

(Your Name)
(Telephone Number

[sodbuster]

Well thought out letter casa-dos . I was lucky enough to go for a meal in one of the more rural pubs that do food recently and got talking with one of the local farmers who has given us the go ahead to detect on his land . Only a couple of acres but I'm hoping to chat to a few of the neighbouring farmers to see if I can secure some more.

[Stig(The)]

Kev.i have used this letter with some success & also use this one:
Mr/Ms/Mrs First M.I. Last
Street Address
City, Post code
Phone #
email@email.com

                                                                                                                       DATE

Greetings Sir (or Ma’am),                     

      My name is (your name).  I have lived in (your town) for (number of) years.  (Other things about yourself or family – keep short).  Normally I would prefer to approach you in person, but I feel that a letter beforehand is far less intrusive than just knocking on your door at an inconvenient time and invading your privacy.

    I'm writing to ask for permission to use a metal detector on your property at (address or location).  I've been engaged in the hobby for about (years) now and I find that it is a good source of exercise and a great way to meet many interesting people.  I realize this may be a strange request, but the thrill of finding old coins, buttons, & etc is very exciting to me.  Recently, I ran across information about the history of your property and the area surrounding it.  Needless to say, I’ve been intrigued about how old the area really is. 

     I want you to know that I respect all properties that I search and always leave them in the same condition that I find them.  Normally, the targets that I uncover are no more than four to six inches deep, and I retrieve them in such a way that the ground appears undisturbed.

     In addition, I would like to offer my services to you.  Perhaps you or someone you know has lost a favorite piece of jewelry or other valued metal object.  I would be glad to try and find it for you, just for the thrill of the search.  Otherwise, if you have a couple of chores I can help you with while I’m there, I would be glad to offer a hand in return.

     I have enclosed a self addressed envelope for your convenience and would be happy to meet with you if further discussion is required.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call me anytime.  My phone number is listed above.
 
Thank you so much for your consideration, and I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Very Respectfully,

(Sign your name here)

(Type your name here)

[DIGGA]

TO BE PERFECTLY HONEST I HAVE NEVER EVER WRITEN A LETTER TO ANYONE REGARDING LAND USE ,,,,,,,INSTED I THINK ITS BEST TO ACTUALLY GO TO THE FARM AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THEM ,,,, THAT WAY  THE FARMER ETC  CAN SEE THE TYPE OF PERSON YOU ARE FIRST HAND  AND THEY WILL EITHER LIKE YOU  AND SAY YES  OR NOT LIKE YOU  AND SAY  NO ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I THINK IF I HAD LAND  I WOULD PREFER TO ACTUALLY SEE THE SORT OF PERSON I WOULD HAVE ON MY LAND  AS  A LATTER COULD BE FROM ANYONE AT ALL ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,    I HAVE ASKED MANY  MANY FARMERS  ETC FACE TO FACE   AND HAD   3 SAY NO  BUT I HAVE ALLMOST  1700  ACRES SO FAR ,,,,,,,,SO AS YOU CAN SEE IT SEEMS TO WORK OK FOR ME     HOPE THIS HELPS 

[Kev]

DIGGA i agree with you m8,iv always gone and asked myself,put the letter on here because some people dont like to go and ask..

[Stig(The)]

& some people don`t have the time because of work commitments!
So a letter can be useful !!

[Jonola (Jon)]

I'll tell you why you always go in person and don't send a letter Kev...You love flamin talking           

[Kev]

 

[DIGGA]

STIGGY  I GOT MORE THAN    90%  OF MINE IN THE EVENING BUD      ITS BETTER  AS MOST FARMERS  ARE OUT  DURING THE DAY      I USUALLY GO  BETWEEN  6   AND  8.30    I NEVER LEAVE IT TOO LATE CS THEY WILL PROB GET A BIT NARKY   IF ITS TOO LATE