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Allowed26 March 20253355121

Thornyleigh Green Farm, Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8XW

Planning appeal 3355121 at Thornyleigh Green Farm, Meerbrook, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8XW (Peak District) was allowed on 26 March 2025 by Inspector Robinson N, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition restricting the occupancy of the dwelling as an agricultural or forestry worker's dwelling is necessary and reasonable to ensure that there is adequate provision of accommodation for agricultural/forestry workers in the area.

erection of farm workers dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SM1192113, dated 01 March 1993

Authority
Peak District
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Robinson N
Postcode
ST13 8XW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the disputed condition restricting the occupancy of the dwelling as an agricultural or forestry worker's dwelling is necessary and reasonable to ensure that there is adequate provision of accommodation for agricultural/forestry workers in the area.

What decided it

The absence of any local interest from eligible agricultural/forestry workers despite appropriate marketing, showing the dwelling was not needed to meet local occupational housing need.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy HC2Policy HC1Policy DMH4

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