Erection of agricultural store/out-building (retrospective)

General Policy 3

Requires development outside zoned areas only if essential for agriculture. Officer found the outbuilding essential for agricultural storage and upkeep, qualifying for the exception.

Environment Policy 1

Protects countryside from adverse development unless overriding national need and no alternative. Proposal accepted as agricultural need outweighs protection given minimal impact and proximity to farm dwelling.

Environment Policy 2

Prioritises landscape character in High Landscape Value areas unless no harm or essential location. Building's design, scale, and siting do not harm character, being subservient and screened.

Environment Policy 15

Permits agricultural buildings if need outweighs countryside policy, sited near building groups, appropriate scale/design, and no residential amenity harm. Key test passed: functional need proven, close to house (5m), sympathetic materials, no adverse impacts.