Local Needs Criteria definition
Local Needs Criteria. Means a person(s) who (immediately prior to taking Occupation of [any of] the Dwelling(s)) falls within one or more of the following categories: is an existing resident(s) of Northumberland National Park establishing a separate household; or does not live in Northumberland National Park but has a current and long standing link to the local community (as determined by the Authority) including a previous period of residence; or is, or is in the process of taking up full time permanent employment in an already established business within Northumberland National Park (or in another part of a parish split by the Northumberland National Park boundary); or currently lives permanently in a dwelling which is either shared but not self contained or overcrowded or is otherwise unsatisfactory by environmental health standards and which is within Northumberland National Park (or in another part of a parish split by the Northumberland National Park boundary); or has had to or has to leave tied accommodation within Northumberland National Park (or in another part of a parish split by the Northumberland National Park boundary); or does not currently live in Northumberland National Park but proposes to locate a viable business (as determined by the Authority) within Northumberland National Park which will; clearly conserve or enhance the special qualities of the Northumberland National Park or allow opportunities for the public to understand and enjoy the special qualities and in either circumstance, the applicant must demonstrate a need to live within Northumberland National Park. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT i), ii), iv) and v) will only apply to people who have previously resided permanently in Northumberland National Park for a total of 3 years.