Paddock Lodge, New Barns Lane, Much Hadham, SG10 6HH

Planning appeal 3319942 at Paddock Lodge, New Barns Lane, Much Hadham, SG10 6HH (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 15 November 2023 by Inspector Glassar S, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not there is an essential need for a mobile home to accommodate a rural worker.

the siting of a mobile home for an agricultural worker's dwelling granted planning permission for a limited period Ref 3/19/2616/FUL, dated 3 April 2020

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Glassar S
Postcode: SG10 6HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not there is an essential need for a mobile home to accommodate a rural worker
The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate an essential need for a worker to live permanently on site to support the vineyard operation.

The small harm to character and appearance from the mobile home was not offset by any demonstrated essential need, and the proposal conflicted with the development plan as a whole with no material considerations, including the Framework, indicating a decision otherwise than in accordance with the plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HOU5Policy GBR2Policy DPS2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 80

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