1-2 Sacombe Green Farm, Sacombe Green, Sacombe, WARE, SG12 0JF

demolition of concrete barn structure, relocation of existing timber stables. Erection of 1 highly sustainable bungalow and link to existing brick built stables

Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jackson P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposed development would be in a suitable location having regard to its location in the countryside and the accessibility of services and facilities

What decided it

The removal of the concrete cowshed and its replacement with a low-profile, sympathetic dwelling would significantly improve the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed building, which conclusively tipped the balance in favour of the proposal despite the conflict with transport and sustainability policies.

Framework references: 79, 105, 134

Plan policies cited: Policy DPS2, Policy GBR2, Policy VILL3, Policy TRA1

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