What is an agricultural occupancy condition on planning?
When dwellings require agricultural workers and what prospective buyers must verify before relying on mortgages in England.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 10 min read
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Agricultural ties limit who may occupy houses granted for rural workers; removing or satisfying them is planning-led and fact heavy.
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