West Norfolk planning committee went against officers’ recommendation to approve a family’s bid to convert a long-derelict barn into a self-build mansion on farmland between Wisbech and Downham Market.

The plans, lodged by local farmer Oliver Hartley, would see the humble 120-square-metre barn in Three Holes surge in size to 855 square metres – an increase of more than 700pc.

An aerial view of the proposed sprawling home (Image: Swann Edwards)

Plans include two 26-metre-long wings, five en-suite bedrooms, a gym, sauna, pantry, two offices........

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