®Planning appeal decision
Barn North of Petts Lane, Little Walden, Essex, CB10 1XE
Planning appeal 3354219 at Barn North of Petts Lane, Little Walden, Essex, CB10 1XE (Uttlesford District Council) was dismissed on 12 August 2025 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the desirability of preserving the setting of a Grade II* listed building, known as 'Burntwood End'.
demolition of agricultural barn, erection of single dwelling, alteration and refurbishment of cart lodge and ancillary hardstanding
- Authority
- Uttlesford District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- CB10 1XE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the desirability of preserving the setting of a Grade II* listed building, known as 'Burntwood End'
- protected species
What decided it
The harm to the setting and significance of the Grade II* listed building Burntwood End, which the Inspector found to be less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, could not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal, and heritage protection policies provided a strong reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.
The tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework was engaged due to the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, but the heritage protection policies provided a strong reason for refusal, displacing the presumption in favour of sustainable development; the less than substantial harm to the listed building's setting outweighed the limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S7Policy H7Policy GEN2Policy ENV2Policy GEN7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
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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