Model Farm, Buckden Road, Grafham, PE28 0BH

Planning appeal 3303665 at Model Farm, Buckden Road, Grafham, PE28 0BH (Huntingdonshire District Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2023 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed buildings, known as 'Model Farmhouse' and 'Barn North of Model Farmhouse', and its effect on the character and appearance of its surroundings.

Removal of Existing Outbuilding, construction of new Garage and Biomass boiler room with storage. Creation of new vehicle parking area and extension of storage shed for Cycle parking. Creation of new outbuilding office and leisure building. Appeal B: APP/H0520/Y/22/3303661 Model Farm, Buckden Road, Grafham PE28 0BH

Authority: Huntingdonshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Thompson P
Postcode: PE28 0BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed buildings, known as 'Model Farmhouse' and 'Barn North of Model Farmhouse', and its effect on the character and appearance of its surroundings

What decided it

The proposed garage and office buildings would cause less than substantial harm to the setting and significance of the Grade II listed Model Farmhouse, and the public benefits identified were insufficient to outweigh this harm in accordance with Framework paragraphs 199 and 202.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: LP2LP11LP12LP34GENP2GENP7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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