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# Plans for log cabin for workers at stud farm are refused
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/plans-for-log-cabin-for-workers-at-stud-farm-are-refused/
- Published: 2026-10-19T07:04:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-19T07:04:58.000Z
- Description: Application rejected over development in the green belt and lack of justification for the building.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Planning, News

PLANS to build a log cabin for rural workers in Upper Longdon have been rejected.

The proposals had been drawn up for land south of Shropshire Brook on Horsey Lane.

A planning application submitted to Lichfield District Council said the building would enable the "continued sustainability" of Somahouse Shetland Pony Stud.

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It added:

> "Somahouse Shetland Pony Stud was established over 50 years ago and has since built a strong reputation for breeding and preserving traditional native breeds.  
>  
> "The enterprise remains family-run, with two generations actively engaged in its management at Land off Horsey Lane.  
>  
> "The stud operations currently comprise three mares in foal and one stallion, forming the core breeding stock of the enterprise.  
>  
> "The holding also supports a pedigree flock of Jacob sheep, currently comprising 22 breeding ewes and 2 rams. The flock is managed with a focus on producing quality breeding stock alongside lambs for sale, contributing both to the conservation of a traditional native breed and to the diversity of the holding’s enterprises."

But a decision notice said the scheme had been refused permission:

> "The proposed development constitutes inappropriate development within the Green Belt.  
>  
> "Insufficient information and justification have been submitted to demonstrate an essential functional need for a rural worker to live permanently at or near the holding."

Full details can be found on [Lichfield District Council's planning website](https://planning.lichfielddc.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TJYE5YJELK500&ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).

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