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Dismissed6 August 20253332720

Hare Meadow Farm, Edwards Lane, Bramfield, Halesworth, IP19 9AA

Planning appeal 3332720 at Hare Meadow Farm, Edwards Lane, Bramfield, Halesworth, IP19 9AA (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 6 August 2025 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether, on the balance of probability, the use was lawful within the meaning of section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

described as ‘existing use of land for the siting of welfare cabin to provide suitable welfare facilities and accommodation to meet the needs of agricultural workers (meeting the requirements of section 29, 1968 Caravan Sites Act).’

Authority
East Suffolk
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Householder developments
Inspector
King T
Postcode
IP19 9AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether, on the balance of probability, the use was lawful within the meaning of section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

What decided it

The appellant failed to provide precise and unambiguous evidence to demonstrate continuous use of the caravan for the claimed purpose over the required ten-year period, particularly for the period prior to November 2015.

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