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Dismissed2 October 20266009854

Green Farm, Lower Green, Stoke By Clare, CO10 8HN

Planning appeal 6009854 at Green Farm, Lower Green, Stoke By Clare, CO10 8HN (West Suffolk) was dismissed on 2 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site has been used for any non-agricultural purpose since ceasing to be part of an established agricultural unit.

change of use from agricultural building to create four dwellings

Authority
West Suffolk
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
CO10 8HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the site has been used for any non-agricultural purpose since ceasing to be part of an established agricultural unit
  • whether the development would exceed the cumulative number of permitted dwellinghouses
  • whether the development would consist of building operations other than those specified to the extent reasonably necessary
  • whether sufficient information has been provided to enable an assessment of compliance

What decided it

The site has been used for a non-agricultural purpose (most likely equestrian) since ceasing to be part of an established agricultural unit, which disqualifies it from permitted development under Class Q(b).

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