Mosshayne Farm, West Clyst, Exeter, EX1 3TR

siting of temporary rural workers dwelling

Authority: East Devon
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential
Postcode: EX1 3TR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether there is an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker at the appeal site having regard to functional need, viability and the availability of other dwellings nearby
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal provides suitable living conditions in respect of internal space

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate an essential need for the dwelling, in particular future operational viability of the farm business and the unavailability of alternative nearby dwellings, contrary to Policy H4 criteria 3 and 5.

the benefits of staff retention, energy efficiency and equality considerations did not outweigh the harm arising from conflict with the development plan's essential need test for rural workers' dwellings

Framework references: 84

Plan policies cited: Strategy 7, Policy H4, Policy TC2, Policy D1 of the LP, Policy D1 of the Broadclyst Neighbourhood Plan

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