Policy information sourced from the Guildford Local Plan 2003: Saved Policies

RE12 Temporary Housing Accommodation in the Countryside for an Agricultural or Forestry Worker

Planning permission will not be granted to site a caravan or other temporary housing accommodation for an agricultural or forestry worker in the countryside outside defined settlement boundaries unless:

  • Such accommodation and its siting on an agricultural or forestry holding are essential for the efficient development and running of the enterprise there;
  • The need is for accommodation for a full time worker or one who is primarily employed in agriculture and does not relate to a part time requirement;
  • There is clear evidence that the enterprise has been planned on a sound financial basis and that there is a firm intention and ability to develop it;
  • No other housing accommodation is already available locally to meet the need;
  • The necessary accommodation cannot be provided by the conversion of a building on the holding;
  • The temporary accommodation is to be sited close to any farmstead or other group of rural buildings on the holding.

If a temporary planning permission is granted for a dwelling, it will:

  • Limit the permission to no more than 3 years;
  • Limit the occupation of the accommodation to a person solely or mainly working, or last working in the locality in agriculture or forestry, or a widow or widower of such a person and to any resident dependants;
  • Require the removal of the temporary accommodation within 3 months after the expiry of the permission;
  • Require the restoration of the site within 12 months after the expiry of the permission in accordance with a scheme agreed with the borough council unless permission is granted for a permanent dwelling there.

For more information please see the 2003 Local Plan