Policy information sourced from Bromley Local Plan

Policy 64 Agricultural Dwellings

When considering applications for agricultural workers’ dwellings, the Council will require to be satisfied that:

  • There is a clearly established existing need for an agricultural dwelling;
  • The need relates to a full-time worker, or one who is primarily employed in agriculture, and does not relate to a part-time requirement;
  • The unit and the agricultural activity concerned have been established for at least 3 years, have been profitable for at least one of them, and are currently financially sound, and have a clear prospect of remaining so;
  • The need for accommodation could not be fulfilled by another dwelling on the unit, or other existing accommodation in the area (including living in the adjoining/nearby built up area) which is suitable and available for occupation by the workers concerned;
  • The size of the dwelling is commensurate with the established functional requirement; and
  • All other planning requirements are satisfied.

For more information please see the Local Plan