PLANNING permission is being sought to turn two farm buildings into houses.
The application is from the owners of Pakington Farm, Hampton Lovett, near Droitwich.
It comes after the applicants claimed farming is no longer a viable business and they are looking for alternative uses for the buildings.
They have applied to convert two traditional barns to residential use and use another unit as offices.
The proposals would also include an extension to the access road to the buildings, with a separate road to the rest of the farm.
No objections to the development have been received from Hampton Lovett Parish Council or from the Highways Partnership.
Concerns
However, concerns have been raised by the Worcestershire Bridleways and Riders Association.
The group is worried extra traffic to Pakington Farm would make a nearby bridleway less accessible to riders as they would be discouraged from using it.
Planning officers at Wychavon District Council have recommended councillors on the development control committee approve the application during their meeting, due to take place on Thursday.
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