land at NGR 276525, 112009, Rusdon Orchard, East Worlington, EX17 4TQ

erection of a temporary workers dwelling in connection with a horticultural business for 3 years

Authority: North Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: agricultural · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Nicholls H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The main issue is whether a temporary residential use of land in the countryside would be justified in connection with a rural business having regard to local and national policies in relation to such.

What decided it

The appellants failed to demonstrate an essential functional need for a full-time worker to reside permanently or temporarily on site, as required by Policy DM28 and the SPD.

The modest economic and social benefits of the scheme did not outweigh the identified harms and conflict with the development plan, so the appeal was dismissed.

Framework references: 80

Plan policies cited: Policy ST07, Policy DM28

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