Hello,
We have an application for redevelopment of existing vacant/derelict
stables in the Green Belt for 1 dwelling.
The existing stables are not agricultural so they would meet the
definition of previously developed land as defined in the glossary of
the NPPF. Paragraph 145 of the NPPF states that construction of new
buildings is inappropriate in the Green Belt and one of the exceptions
to this is (g) limited infilling or the partial or complete
redevelopment of previously developed land, whether redundant or in
continuing use (excluding temporary buildings), which would not
have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the
existing development; or not cause substantial harm to the openness of
the Green Belt, where the development would re-use previously
developed land and contribute to meeting an identified affordable
housing need within the area of the local planning authority.
The existing stable buildings are open barn type structures - the
question is whether the open barn type stables are temporary or
permanent buildings? The stables have been around for many years and
the question is what (how long) is "temporary"? The NPPF is
clear that temporary buildings are not included as part of the exceptions.
Hoping that someone has a similar case to help us with this.
