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Allowed27 February 20233275512

Broadlands Meadow Farm, Town Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, Hampshire , GU32 2AF

Planning appeal 3275512 at Broadlands Meadow Farm, Town Lane, Sheet, Petersfield, Hampshire , GU32 2AF (South Downs) was allowed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector Brownless E, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there is an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker with particular regard to the viability of the rural enterprise.

a rural workers dwelling and farm track

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
agricultural · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Brownless E
Postcode
GU32 2AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether there is an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker with particular regard to the viability of the rural enterprise

What decided it

The Inspector's acceptance that the agricultural enterprise's 2019 net profit of £67,955, supported by a credible stock valuation report, demonstrated a viable business capable of funding the dwelling and providing a reasonable return on capital.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD25Policy SD32Policy SD04Policy SD05
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 79Paragraph 80
Judgments
Jarmain v SoS and Welwyn Hatfield DC [2001]EWHC Admin 1140

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