Planning Policy can support the provision of residential accommodation on farms and other rural businesses where there exists an essential need for a worker to be present at all times.
'Essential need' takes on many forms, but opportunities exist traditionally for livestock units and also increasingly for rural businesses with enterprises which may require immediate attention at any time of the day or night.
Recently too, national planning policy has begun to recognise the importance of family succession on farms, and that accommodation may be required for individuals looking to take on majority control of an existing farm business while senior family members remain in the farmhouse.
We have a particular soft spot for worker's dwellings. These applications are uniquely challenging and are always heavily scrutinised by Local Authorities. Applications which present a compelling and well researched argument supported with evidence of an identified essential need that fulfils local and national policy stand a far greater chance of success. We can also support your application through the use of precedent and previous Planning Appeal evidence.
Each farm business is unique, and therefore each application requires a tailored approach. We have the experience to fully understand your business and to advise you whether there is scope for a separate worker's dwelling. We can build your case, compile evidence in a manner that can be understood by your Local Authority and help you to identify and demonstrate the essential need required for a robust application.
'Essential need' takes on many forms, but opportunities exist traditionally for livestock units and also increasingly for rural businesses with enterprises which may require immediate attention at any time of the day or night.
Recently too, national planning policy has begun to recognise the importance of family succession on farms, and that accommodation may be required for individuals looking to take on majority control of an existing farm business while senior family members remain in the farmhouse.
We have a particular soft spot for worker's dwellings. These applications are uniquely challenging and are always heavily scrutinised by Local Authorities. Applications which present a compelling and well researched argument supported with evidence of an identified essential need that fulfils local and national policy stand a far greater chance of success. We can also support your application through the use of precedent and previous Planning Appeal evidence.
Each farm business is unique, and therefore each application requires a tailored approach. We have the experience to fully understand your business and to advise you whether there is scope for a separate worker's dwelling. We can build your case, compile evidence in a manner that can be understood by your Local Authority and help you to identify and demonstrate the essential need required for a robust application.
