Erection of ancillary building (retrospective), alterations and use as a workshop and private clock collection display and storage facility

General Policy 3

General Policy 3 establishes a presumption against new development in the countryside, subject to defined exceptions. The planning statement argues the proposal is compatible as it involves use of an existing lawful structure within a residential curtilage for ancillary domestic purposes, maintaining a single residential planning unit without introducing new buildings or dwellings.

Environment Policy 1

Environment Policy 1 seeks to protect the countryside from harmful development that adversely affects its character or appearance. The planning statement submits the proposal accords with the policy as the building already exists lawfully, the proposed use causes no harm to the landscape, and minor alterations improve its appearance without encroaching into open land.