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Tharbies Farm Rook End High Wych Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0LL

Refused East Hertfordshire 3/23/0399/FUL Full Application

Works: Extension Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic

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Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

Demolition of one building adjoining two listed barns and erection of extensions to create 1 four bedroom and 1 five bedroom two-storey dwellings. Change of use and conversion of all barns to residential use. Conversion of two other barns to create 2 two-storey 4 bedroom dwellings, 1 two-storey 3 bedroom dwelling and 1 single storey 3 bedroom dwelling. Alterations and installation of fenestration and openings; associated garages; parking and landscaping.

As published by the council, reference 3/23/0399/FUL

Application record

Reference
3/23/0399/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Refuse
Received
2 Mar 2023
Validated
10 Mar 2023
Decided
19 May 2023
Ward
Much Hadham
Parish
High Wych Parish Council
Decision by
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Postcode
CM21 0LL

Site history

Applications at this address on the East Hertfordshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 2 refused.

  • 3/23/0404/LBC Refused

    Tharbies Farm Rook End High Wych Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire CM21 0LL

    Demolition of one building adjoining two listed barns and erection of extensions to create 1 four bedroom and 1 five bedroom two-storey dwellings. Conversion of two other barns to create 2 two-storey 4 bedroom dwellings, 1 two-storey 3 bedroom dwelling and 1 single storey 3 bedroom dwelling. Alterations and installation of fenestration and openings; associated garages; parking and landscaping. Internal alterations and extensive refurbishment to all barns.

    Decided 19 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Mar 2023

    Received by East Hertfordshire

  2. 10 Mar 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 19 May 2023

    Decision issued: Refuse

  4. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Application: 3/10/0350/LB (Decided)
  • Application: 3/10/0351/FP (Decided)
  • Application: 3/11/0326/FP (Withdrawn)
  • Application: 3/11/0327/LB (Withdrawn)
  • Application: 3/11/1093/FP (Decided)
  • Application: 3/11/1094/LB (Decided)
  • Application: 3/17/1285/ARPN (Decided)
  • Application: 3/17/2755/ARPN (Decided)
  • Application: 3/18/2318/ARPN (Decided)
  • Application: 3/19/0794/FUL (Decided)
  • Application: 3/19/1081/AGPN (Decided)
  • Application: 3/19/1941/FUL (Decided)
  • Application: 3/22/1753/FUL (Withdrawn)
  • Application: 3/22/2509/FUL (Decided)
  • Application: 3/23/0404/LBC (Decided)
  • Application: X/19/0150/CND (Decided)
  • Application: X/19/0187/CND (Decided)
  • Application: X/19/0277/CND (Decided)

Who's behind it

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Donald Purkiss and Associates LLP Agent, registered in Saffron Walden

Active · incorporated 2010 · Saffron Walden

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

35 documents on file for this application

  • FULL REFUSAL DECISION Decision Notice · 19 May 2023
  • CONSERVATION 3.5.23 Correspondence in - Internal Consultation · 09 May 2023
  • PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 26 Apr 2023
  • TRANSPORT STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 26 Apr 2023
  • HINKINS-18.04.2023 Neighbour Correspondence · 18 Apr 2023
  • HERTS AND MIDDLESEX WILDLIFE TRUST 6/4/23 Consultee Correspondence · 06 Apr 2023
  • HCC HIGHWAYS 28.3.23 Consultee Comment · 28 Mar 2023
  • WASTE SERVICES 17.3.23 Consultee Comment · 17 Mar 2023
  • TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY Other Drawing · 13 Mar 2023
  • FLOOR PLANS - BARS 1 AND 2 (INCLUDING CRICKET SCHOOL INFILL) Existing Floor Plans · 13 Mar 2023
  • FLOOR PLANS - BARN 4 Existing Floor Plans · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS - BARN 4 Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS - BARN 4 Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS - BARN 4 Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS - BARN 1 Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS - BARN 2 Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS - BARNS 1 AND 2 Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • ELEVATIONS - BARNS 1 AND 2 Existing Elevations · 13 Mar 2023
  • EXISTING BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 08 Mar 2023
  • PROPOSED SITE PLAN AND GROUND FLOOR LAYOUTS Proposed Floor Plans · 06 Mar 2023
  • PROPOSED ELEVATIONS, BARNS 1 AND 2 Proposed Elevations · 06 Mar 2023
  • EXISTING SITE PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 06 Mar 2023
  • APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 02 Mar 2023
  • PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLANS AND SITE PLAN Proposed Floor Plans · 02 Mar 2023
  • LOCATION PLAN AND PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Location/Block/Site Plan · 02 Mar 2023
  • BAT EMERGENCE SURVEY Supporting Documents · 02 Mar 2023
  • PRELIMINARY BAT ROOST ASSESSMENT Supporting Documents · 02 Mar 2023
  • TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY Other Drawing · 02 Mar 2023
  • SUPPORTING STATEMENT/ DESIGN, ACCESS AND PLANNING STATEMENT Design & Access Statement · 02 Mar 2023
  • HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 02 Mar 2023
  • SCHEDULE OF REPAIRS TO LISTED BUILDING Supporting Documents · 02 Mar 2023
  • PROPOSED ELEVATIONS, BARNS 3 AND 4 Proposed Elevations · 02 Mar 2023
  • SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST Supporting Documents · 02 Mar 2023

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What this refusal means

East Hertfordshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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