Stop this blatant abuse of green belt restraint
Language: English Series: District Council Review ; May 1988, 4-5(2)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: Demonstrates how the planning system is exploited by would-be farmers who seek planning permission in green belt areas for an agricultural worker`s dwelling, which is claimed to be essential to a viable, economic farming operation. The CPRE has discovered a number of cases where agricultural initiatives have not matched up to the assurances that accompanied the original planning applications and where farm workers` dwellings turned out as luxurious bungalows. Illustrates with examples. Suggests measures which should be taken to halt this flouting of planning regulations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS39369 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 16191-1001 |
Demonstrates how the planning system is exploited by would-be farmers who seek planning permission in green belt areas for an agricultural worker`s dwelling, which is claimed to be essential to a viable, economic farming operation. The CPRE has discovered a number of cases where agricultural initiatives have not matched up to the assurances that accompanied the original planning applications and where farm workers` dwellings turned out as luxurious bungalows. Illustrates with examples. Suggests measures which should be taken to halt this flouting of planning regulations.