Refused Planning

nqtfarmer

Hi lads,
I was recently refused planning on an out farm we have. Granted this farm is an hour but it where my GF will base ourselves.
We got refused on the basis no ties to the community apart from owning a farm. Since the application, I have now become landowner. Will this be of benefit to me on second application?
Any advice or opinions appreciated?

Angry bird

See can you arrange a pre planning meeting with them before going again. Also have a look at the planners report and find out exactly what the policy says re the reason you were refused or anything else in the report that's relevant, perhaps there are other policies there where you would satisfy this rural linkage thing.

nqtfarmer

We went to the pre planning meeting prior to this application but another one might not be a bad idea.
Ya I must go through it well, my impression is that they have a fear of speculation (that I would up n sell).
It's cork coco if that makes any difference? We just hope my new status as landowner will have a difference

BryanF

as above review the local development plan, understand what the zoning is, ask if there is a better location on the land, show them your ties and commitment to the area- local clubs/ schools or anything like that.

What size is the farm?
Will you actually work it?
Will you just be a part time farmer?
Could you show a business other than farming that would mean you were economically stable if based at the farm?

Apart from speculation they also want to know are you & your partner in fact going to get in to your cars every morning and head to the nearest urban settlement to work..

nqtfarmer

I've been renting close to the area for the last year and have recently joined a sports club so I am surprised.
It's a substantial farm and I will be working it in the future but not on a full time basis......just won't pay enough as salaried job.
Are many people successful on second applications?

Angry bird

At pre planning meeting outline your intentions. Are there existing sheds or farmyard there? Or are you going to building some down the line. See what the policy says re such rural based work. You don't have to say you'll be full or part time working on the farm.