Fordhall Grange Stud, Longford, MARKET DRAYTON, Shropshire, TF9 3PR

Without planning permission: i. The material change of use from private equestrian to mixed use for private and commercial equestrian, agriculture, dog breeding and keeping, open storage and the siting of two static caravans and one touring caravan on land for human habitation in the approximate locations marked with an 'C2', 'C3' and 'T1' on the attached plan ii. Operational development to erect 4 buildings for stables and housing of animals approximate locations marked with an 'U', 'V', 'X' and 'Y' on the attached plan, and one partially built structure approximate location marked with an 'Z' on the attached plan. iii. Operational development (engineering works) to increase the size of the riding arena approximate location marked with an ‘A’ on the attached plan

Authority: Shropshire County Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Change of use
Inspector: Hanson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether, having regard to the aims of national and local planning policies, there is an essential need for a rural worker to live permanently at the site
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
Highway safety with regard to the access

What decided it

The appellants failed to demonstrate an essential need for a rural worker to live permanently on the site, as the business had not generated sufficient profit to justify residential occupation despite years of operation, and the development caused unacceptable harm to the rural character and landscape.

Framework references: 80

Plan policies cited: Policy CS5, Policy CS6, Policy CS11, Policy CS17, Policy MD2, Policy MD7a, Policy MD7b, Policy MD12

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