Welton Stables, Plainville Lane, Wigginton, York, YO32 2RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the development plan and the Framework
• the effect of the proposal on the openness of the Green Belt
• whether there is an essential need for a permanent dwelling on the site
• whether the proposal would be in a suitable location, having regard to access to services and facilities
• if it is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The absence of an essential need for a permanent rural worker's dwelling meant the substantial Green Belt harm and other harm were not clearly outweighed by other considerations, so very special circumstances did not exist.

The substantial harm from inappropriate development and loss of openness, together with harm from an unsustainable location, was not clearly outweighed by the limited or moderate weight given to the other considerations in favour, so very special circumstances were not established.