Planning appeal decision
Field Farm , Kirby Road , Great Dalby , Leicestershire , LE14 2HD
Planning appeal 3271021 at Field Farm , Kirby Road , Great Dalby , Leicestershire , LE14 2HD (Melton Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 February 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the need for an agricultural worker's dwelling has been demonstrated, having regard to the policies of the development plan and the Framework.
the stationing of a mobile home for an agricultural worker for a 3-year limited period
- Authority
- Melton Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- LE14 2HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the need for an agricultural worker's dwelling has been demonstrated, having regard to the policies of the development plan and the Framework
What decided it
The essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker has not been demonstrated because the farming activity is not shown to be a profitable and sustainable enterprise in itself, and on-site residence is not essential for the operational requirements of the enterprise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS2Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 80
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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