Agricultural Appraisals

New permanent dwellings in the open countryside will only be allowed to support existing agricultural activities on well established agricultural units. Any application will be judged on both a functional and a financial test to establish whether a dwelling is essential for the proper functioning of the farm. More details on the test and how they are applied are available in Annexe A of PPS 7 : Sustainable development in rural areas

When is an agricultural appraisal required?

All planning applications for agricultural workers dwellings must be accompanied by an agricultural appraisal. The appraisal should be confined to a factual statement of the agricultural considerations involved and an evaluation of the need for the dwelling based upon both a functional and financial test.

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