A married couple who run a vehicle repair and servicing business in mid-Pembrokeshire have failed in a bid to retain on-site a caravan in which they live with their two daughters.
Ian and Caroline Russell who run Causeway Garage near Camrose, appealed against an Enforcement Notice issued by Pembrokeshire County Council following an alleged breach of planning control.
The breach referred to a material change of use of the land and the Enforcement Notice required the permanent removal of the caravan.
The Notice – issued on 8th February – also required the demolition of a partially built building and the removal of “resulting materials” from the site.
The Russells subsequently launched an appeal but it was dismissed by Planning Inspector Declan Beggan who upheld the Enforcement Notice.
The Inspector also dismissed an appeal by Mr and Mrs Russell that the time given to comply with the requirements of the Enforcement Notice was too short
The Council submitted that the siting of a residential caravan in open countryside was contrary to the Local Development Plan and other national planning guidance.
Mr Beggan said there was no functional need for a residential presence on the site.
He noted that although the building had been partially dismantled, materials were still on site. It was therefore, clear, he added, that compliance with the Enforcement Notice had not been achieved.
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