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Allowed20 May 20253355168

Land East Of Wakeley Farm, Cherry Green, West Mill, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9NH

Planning appeal 3355168 at Land East Of Wakeley Farm, Cherry Green, West Mill, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9NH (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 20 May 2025 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

change of use of land to allow for the siting of 2no. holiday cabins, together with associated parking

Authority
East Hertfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Hickey A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The siting of the cabins close to existing woodland and on field boundaries, combined with the visual screening provided by trees and hedgerows and the support for tourism development in the development plan policies, meant the development would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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