I'm a year into a 10 year SHPO (sentence of 16 months) , so earliest my conviction could be spent is another 4 years, if I can get the SHPO ended early then.

On the basis it's never too early to start planning, it would be good to hear from others who tried this. 

My reasons (in no particular order) :
1. Would enable me and my wife to fully move on
2. While the conditions not onerous, they are (in my opinion) unnecessary
3. It makes all insurance costs (the car, house etc..) a lot more giving some financial hardship
4. It may restrict my ability to get an EU visa, disappointing my wife who wishes we can travel more

Any information, experiences, suggestions will be very welcome. 

Paul