Washdyke Farm, Long Lane, Stathern, LE14 4HJ

Planning appeal 6012411 at Washdyke Farm, Long Lane, Stathern, LE14 4HJ (Melton) was dismissed on 17 September 2026 by Inspector R Snow, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would fall within the scope of Class Q and whether the proposal would otherwise comply with the limitations and restrictions for being permitted development.

Change of use from existing agricultural building to 7 detached dwellinghouses with associated building operations

Authority: Melton
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: R Snow
Postcode: LE14 4HJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would fall within the scope of Class Q and whether the proposal would otherwise comply with the limitations and restrictions for being permitted development
if it does, whether the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for the building to change from agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse) of Schedule 1 to the Use Classes Order, with particular regard to the living conditions of future occupiers residing adjacent to agricultural operations

What decided it

The scale and extent of the proposed works, involving substantial demolition and the construction of 28 new external walls and 7 new roofs, go well beyond what could reasonably be described as a conversion and amount to a rebuild, which falls outside the scope of Class Q permitted development.

What the Inspector cited

Judgments: Hibbitt and another v SSCLG and Rushcliffe Borough Council (2) [2016] EWHC 2853 (Admin)

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