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"Chris Nellist" wrote in
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How do the English laws and regulations governing 'designated
agricultural land' come into play when someone wants to convert farmland
into garden??

You have to apply to the local council for planning permission for the
change, how they play it is purely up to their local policy.
Many councils are very "anti"


They see it as the 'first move' to getting planning permission for a
dwelling

In the late 60's a chap planted a Vineyard. He then applied for planning
permission to build a 'dwelling'. Refused.

He tried again from time to time. Refused.

He then applied to build a cellar. Granted as long as it was
underground.

He then applied to put a bottling plant on top. Refused

He tried again. Granted and you have never seen a bottling plant look
more like a house ;-)

Yes he eventually moved in, it took him about 30 years and the vineyard
has since been sold.

'That' is what councils are cagey about.

I am watching another one now. Large house with a detached garage and a
plot of land through to the next road at the back.

Early 1970's, permission given to convert Garage to Granny annex.

Granny must have died later because the annex was upgraded to a full
bungalow and sold.

'Chalet' appears at the bottom of the garden, and a drive in from the
road at the back.

Guess what has appeared on a little wooden post next to the chalet? Yes
a planning permission notice ;-)

Mike

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