Approval in principle for re-instatement of former gatekeepers cottage to a residential dwelling

Housing Policy 13

Applies to rural dwellings which have lost residential use by abandonment, allowing formation using remaining fabric plus replacement of lost fabric if substantially intact (at least three walls to eaves), existing usable track, and services available. Extensions permitted if subordinate (<50% original floor space). Officer noted application as approval in principle lacks scaled drawings for any extension, recommending removal of extension wording or indicative drawings.