The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposal to vary the occupancy condition to allow the proposed dwelling unit to be used for short term holiday accommodation would be contrary to Policy UE4 of the Local Plan being a new build within the domestic curtilage of the host dwelling which consequently does not make use of an existing building of architectural or historic interest and has potential to cause increased noise and activity in the locality. Furthermore the loss of an existing permission for a new local needs dwelling is contrary to Strategic Policy M of the Local Plan which requires the building of 551 new homes per year to help meet the needs of local communities, and Strategic Policy B which states that in Smaller Villages development should provide small scale housing developments to meet local and affordable needs.