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Wiltshire farmer told they must stop living in caravan

18.07.2026 04:12 1 min 2 sources
South West Farmer ENG + 1 more
Wiltshire farmer told they must stop living in caravan
Original source: South West Farmer

In Brief

Wiltshire Council has refused retrospective permission for a static caravan on a farm in Semington. The caravan, installed in October 2024, must be removed.

Wiltshire Council has refused retrospective permission for a static caravan on a farm in Semington. The applicants argued that round-the-clock presence was needed to care for livestock and protect against predators and theft, but the authorities deemed the arguments insufficient.

The caravan, installed in October 2024, must be removed. According to one source, the council also ruled that a landowner near Trowbridge does not have permission for a cabin it has already built.

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Wiltshire farmer told they must stop living in caravan

13.05.2026 South West Farmer ENG Original source

Wiltshire farmer told they must stop living in caravan

05.05.2026 Wiltshire Times ENG Original source

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