Wanshurst Green Farm, Battle Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9DF

prior notification for provision of agricultural access track. For its prior approval to: siting

Authority: Maidstone Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: McCreery D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal is reasonably necessary for the purposes of agriculture within the unit and is therefore capable, in principle, of benefiting from the permitted development rights conferred by Class A
Whether prior approval should be given, paying regard to siting and any related effects on character and appearance, the setting of nearby heritage assets, and agricultural land loss

What decided it

The proposal satisfies the reasonable necessity test for agricultural permitted development and would not cause material harm to character and appearance, heritage asset settings, or agricultural land, warranting approval of prior approval for siting.

Framework references: 174

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