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Council caravan ruling could leave farm worker homeless

Norfolk poultry farmer launches petition to 'Let David stay' after committee blocks dwelling request

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
South Norfolk & Broadland District Council has refuesed planning permission for farm worker's caravan
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South Norfolk & Broadland District Council has refuesed planning permission for farm worker's caravan

A farm worker is facing homelessness after a council refused permission for a caravan to be situated on a Norfolk poultry farm. The farm owner, Michelle Howlett has now launched a petition, ‘Let David...

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