Fordham House Farm Mount Bures BURES CO8 5AZ

New detached house with farm office. Resubmission of 120409’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 121555, dated 28 November 2012.  The condition in dispute is No 4 which states that: ‘The occupation of the dwelling hereby approved shall be limited to a person solely or mainly working, or last working at Roberts Stud Farm, and to any resident dependents’.  The reason given for the condition is: ‘The site lies in a rural area where residential development would not normally be permitted except in association with the use of the farm for horse breeding

Authority: Colchester City Council
Appeal type: other · Planning Appeal (W)
Procedure: Hearing
Postcode: CO8 5AZ

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