I can't leave the last post sitting right at the top of our blog, especially given what happened today.
I'm dead tired and I seem to have lost the ability I acquired in JC to think past midnight, but in quick summary: I called Shaw House yesterday and sent them an email to follow up, this morning I woke up to them responding with 'no objections' and putting me in touch with someone about storage and utilities.
the person I spoke to was incredibly helpful too - was concerned about how much we'd have to move everyday and wanted to situate us best - it was fantastic!
so shaw house is good to go. I can't say how many problems are resolved by their provision of storage space. am so relieved.