Often wondered about this. A holding / flock / herd number for livestock applies within a 10 mile radius, so if it's OK for the stock surely it's Ok for the stock worker?Probably one of those words that are the reason solicitors have nice houses and cars - it creates a lot of work for them to get an answer! I suspect the definition could be argued to change over time - what would be considered local today might not have been 40 years ago. Personally I'd be prepared to argue that living within 10 miles of your workplace would be considered local in today's terms, 20 miles would probably not be, and the difference open to personal (and legal) interpretation.
Make all enquiries in writing, with a copy to local council, and watch them squirm?
It will be for sale to show there's no demand to get the tie lifted.
Probably one of those words that are the reason solicitors have nice houses and cars - it creates a lot of work for them to get an answer! I suspect the definition could be argued to change over time - what would be considered local today might not have been 40 years ago. Personally I'd be prepared to argue that living within 10 miles of your workplace would be considered local in today's terms, 20 miles would probably not be, and the difference open to personal (and legal) interpretation.
I have seen the original paperwork relating to planning permission and it says local in the conditionsI’m wondering if the tie actually says locally or is it the agent putting it in to dissuade any interest, as said, in order to get tie lifted. Is the agent local or one that specialises in getting ties lifted? @Nearly has the right idea you will probably have to engage with the council.