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The construction or extension of agricultural or forestry buildings or structures will be permitted provided that:
1. They can be demonstrated to be required for the efficient long-term operation of the farm holding;
2. It can be demonstrated that no existing buildings or structure on the holding is suitable for the purpose;
3. New buildings or structures form a group with existing agricultural buildings or structures on the holding;
4. The siting and materials of new buildings or structures will not cause visual intrusion into the landscape; and,
5. In the case of livestock buildings, their siting is not likely to cause disturbance or loss of amenity to occupants of any permanent building off the farm.
Where notification is made under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1991, as amended, prior approval of details will be required where criteria (iii) or (iv) do not appear to be met.

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