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Dismissed22 January 20243325533

Bourne Farm (North of Bourne Villa), Bakers End, Wareside, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7SH

Planning appeal 3325533 at Bourne Farm (North of Bourne Villa), Bakers End, Wareside, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7SH (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 22 January 2024 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

proposed part change of use of existing barn to holiday let, including the installation of doorway, windows and two rooflights and existing stable to be used in conjunction with the holiday let

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Gee R
Postcode
SG12 7SH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the site would be an appropriate location for the proposed use having regard to local planning policies

What decided it

The site is not in a sustainable location having regard to the village hierarchy and local planning policies requiring development to be sustainably and appropriately located, conflicting with Policies GBR2, ED2, ED5 and TRA1 of the District Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES4Policy GBR2Policy ED2Policy ED5Policy TRA1

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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