Planning appeal decision
Danes Farmhouse Little Berkhamsted Lane, Little Berkhamsted Lane, Hertford, SG13 8LU
Planning appeal 3358037 at Danes Farmhouse Little Berkhamsted Lane, Little Berkhamsted Lane, Hertford, SG13 8LU (East Hertfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 3 June 2025 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would benefit from deemed planning permission (permitted development) having regard to whether the proposed extension is sited anywhere other than to the rear of the existing building.
conversion of a former milking and sheep pen barn into a three bedroom four person home including proposed rear extension built off existing concrete hardstanding ramp to rear of barn
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- SG13 8LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would benefit from deemed planning permission (permitted development) having regard to whether the proposed extension is sited anywhere other than to the rear of the existing building
- Whether the building would have suitable existing access to a public highway
- If the proposal amounts to permitted development, whether the transport and highways impacts would be acceptable
What decided it
The proposed extension is sited to the front elevation of the barn (facing the field) rather than the rear elevation (facing the bridleway), and therefore cannot benefit from permitted development rights under Class Q.1(i)(ii) of the General Permitted Development Order.
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