Planning appeal decision
Sweet Briar Farm, Carr Road, Ulceby, DN39 6TX
Planning appeal 3346852 at Sweet Briar Farm, Carr Road, Ulceby, DN39 6TX (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2024 by Inspector Sylvester G, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether, having regard to national planning policy that seeks to avoid isolated new homes in the countryside, there is an essential need for a rural worker to live permanently at or near their place of work, with particular regard to whether there is a need for a second dwelling at Sweet Briar Farm (SBF).
the erection of an agricultural workers dwelling and garage
- Authority
- North Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- agricultural · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- DN39 6TX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether, having regard to national planning policy that seeks to avoid isolated new homes in the countryside, there is an essential need for a rural worker to live permanently at or near their place of work, with particular regard to whether there is a need for a second dwelling at Sweet Briar Farm (SBF)
What decided it
The appellant failed to demonstrate an essential need for a second rural worker to live permanently at Sweet Briar Farm, as the existing dwelling and alarm systems were found adequate to meet the farm's operational needs.
The conflict with the development plan was not outweighed by any material considerations, including the provisions of the Framework, so the appeal was determined in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy RD2Policy CS1Policy CS2Policy CS3Policy CS8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 84
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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