Conversion and extension of stable block and outbuilding to form office and staff welfare facilities associated with Firs Farm, Levedale Road, Longridge, Stafford, ST18 9AL

Application Reference Number: 729/77 Date of Decision: 09/11/1977 Removal of Condition 3. (agricultural occupancy) from planning permission 729/77 allowing a replacement farmhouse at Meadow Farm, Post Office Road, Seisdon.

The proposed conversion of an existing detached single storey old farm building which is currently vacant. For use in connection with farm business - office, staff toilet, changing room and staff canteen.

Upward extension of existing double garage to form attic room with external stair for use as farm office.

Retention of existing reception/office and store buildings, proposed stable block including tack room/hay store and W.C and associated hardstanding area, proposed menage and change of use of agricultural land to paddock for keeping horses.

Erection of timber framed agricultural shed on land to the rear of 165 Post Office Road

The caravan is used to house a poultry egg incubator, veterinary medicines and animal records. The caravan is also used as an office and reception area for when veterinarians visit the farm for health checks, mandatory Bovine Tuberculosis testing and for shelter and use as a changing area with hand washing facilities ancillary to the use of the land which is primarily agricultural and equestrian grazing and poultry breeding and rearing.