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Dismissed30 July 20253363358

Manor Farm, Bull Lane, Harswell, York, YO42 4LE

Planning appeal 3363358 at Manor Farm, Bull Lane, Harswell, York, YO42 4LE (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2025 by Inspector Kempton N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed occupancy condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the effect on the rural character and appearance of the area and to meet a local agricultural need.

change of use of a vacant farm building into a dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref Q.3956(B), dated 10th December 1990

Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Kempton N
Postcode
YO42 4LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the disputed occupancy condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the effect on the rural character and appearance of the area and to meet a local agricultural need

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate through a proper 12-month marketing exercise that the property is no longer required for agricultural worker accommodation, and the occupancy condition continues to serve a useful purpose in accordance with local and national rural housing policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S4 of the East Riding Local Plan Update (2020-2039)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 84Paragraph 57

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