Planning appeal decision
104 Renacres Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, L39 8SF
Planning appeal 3312791 at 104 Renacres Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, L39 8SF (West Lancashire District Council) was allowed on 15 June 2023 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether a condition restricting the occupancy of the dwelling is necessary and reasonable.
a full application for the erection of an agricultural workers bungalow with garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 8/80/1354, dated 6 March 1981
- Authority
- West Lancashire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- L39 8SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether a condition restricting the occupancy of the dwelling is necessary and reasonable
What decided it
The lack of robust evidence demonstrating an oversupply of agricultural workers dwellings in the locality or that the dwelling is no longer needed for qualifying persons meant the occupancy condition remained reasonable and necessary, though it was modified for clarity.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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