villagers in the small country hamlet of cledford , near middlewich in cheshire , had vehemently opposed .
but yesterday , cheshire east council gave the proposal the go ahead at a planning meeting , which will create a ` transit site ' with room for nine gipsy families .
the mansion 's grade-ii listed adjoining barn will be converted into ` washing and toilet ' facilities and office accommodation for a resident warden will also be provided at the expense of taxpayers .