Land off South of Wellyard Cottages, Common Lane, Gayton Thorpe , PE32 1PN

Planning appeal 3313887 at Land off South of Wellyard Cottages, Common Lane, Gayton Thorpe , PE32 1PN (King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not it has been demonstrated that there is an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker at the appeal site.

the erection of workers dwelling with cart shed and workshop

Authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: PE32 1PN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not it has been demonstrated that there is an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker at the appeal site
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of the surrounding dwellings with regard to noise and light

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate an essential functional need for a permanent rural workers' dwelling at the site.

The lack of harm to living conditions and the limited benefits of the scheme (self-build nature, ecological enhancement, carbon-neutral design) did not outweigh the harm arising from the absence of an essential functional need and the harm to character and appearance, so the balance tipped against the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM6Policy CS06Policy CS12Policy DM15

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