®Planning appeal decision
The Carriers, Green End, Sandon, BUNTINGFORD, SG9 0RQ
change of use of redundant agricultural building to one 3- bed residential unit with all associated building works
- Authority
- North Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Douglas L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the setting of the Grade II listed building known as The Carriers
- the sustainability of the proposed development, with particular regard to its location
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and its setting caused by the proposed hard surfacing of Drovers Path, which would not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of the proposal.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the listed building and the rural character of the area was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of increased demand for services, provision of a family-sized house, and safety improvements; the heritage protection policies in the Framework provided a clear reason for refusal notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11, 79, 80, 120
Plan policies cited: Policy HE1, Policy SP1, Policy SP9, Policy D1, Policy SP5, Policy SP6, Policy CGB1, Policy CGB4, Policy T1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.