Conversion of holiday accommodation to residential should be considered case by case based on its merits. There may be locations that are highly unsustainable but others will be close to existing services and facilities and one policy option is to encourage/consent live-work units. If an applicant can demonstrate that fibre to the premises is now available, why not consent such use and open the prospect for a use that will not increase commuting and can provide rural economic activity.

The re-use of isolated rural buildings in the countryside should be encouraged for rural and agricultural workers, provided that they are no longer suitable for agricultural use.

The reuse of isolated rural buildings in the countryside is practical. However, care must be taken to ensure that incremental expansion in the number of buildings in one location does not happen.

We require further information on this subject before commenting.

The Estate is keen to expand as a rural business and tourist offering to enable the enjoyment of its heritage assets for existing and future generations. At present, planning policy is somewhat restrictive of new development under Policy DM57 which takes a less pragmatic approach to new development than the NPPF. The Estate therefore welcomes the opportunity for a full review of this policy to ensure it is suitably flexible and line with the provisions of the NPPF.

Should not compromise the aims of the parish.

There was a period when a number of landowners were granted planning permission for building conversion for holiday use. However, it has been alleged that in some cases there was very little holiday use, or even none, and the conversions were used for residential. It would be better to formalise this, consider each site/building on its merits and then, if considered appropriate, grant permission but with clear conditions on use.

Flexibility required for one off hotel uses on land in acceptable locations

In our view there ought to be less restrictive policies applying to the conversion of holiday accommodation to residential use in the countryside in order that such properties can then, on a balanced judgement, contribute to meeting the acknowledged significant housing shortage that currently exists.

Existing licensed holiday home park owners who are permitting their holiday homes to become permanent places of residence, should not be able to circumvent the planning process regarding change of use, also should not be able to avoid have existing enforcement notices disregarded.