Supporting information: Rural Occupancy - Planning validation requirements

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A dwelling approved by virtue of Paragraph 79 of the National Planning Policy Framework (or any policy predating this policy) may only be occupied by a rural worker who is at, or near, their place of work for the associated agricultural or forestry use.   

You can get speak to our Duty Planner if you have any questions about rural occupancy.