Planning appeal decision
New Laithe Cottage, Thornton In Craven, Skipton, BD23 3TS
Planning appeal 3262099 at New Laithe Cottage, Thornton In Craven, Skipton, BD23 3TS (Craven District Council *) was dismissed on 23 September 2021 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary to meet an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker.
erection of dwellinghouse for agricultural worker’s occupation in connection with Rectory Farm without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 5/69/108, dated 20 May 1991
- Authority
- Craven District Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- BD23 3TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary to meet an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker
What decided it
The evidence demonstrates that a genuine need for rural worker accommodation remains in the locality and the property is viable for that use, therefore the condition remains reasonable and necessary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy ENV1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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