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Stop this blatant abuse of green belt restraint

By: 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.

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.