Planning appeal decision
56-58 Sycamore Road, Amersham, HP6 5DR
Planning appeal 3266763 at 56-58 Sycamore Road, Amersham, HP6 5DR (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Britnell S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the shopping area.
construction of new single storey two bedroom bungalow on land to rear of 58 Sycamore Road
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Britnell S
- Postcode
- HP6 5DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the shopping area
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harm to the vitality and viability of the shopping area caused by the loss of parking provision significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and brownfield reuse.
the harm to the vitality and viability of the shopping area from loss of parking significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one dwelling and efficient brownfield use, even under the tilted balance
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS18Policy S12Policy TR11Policy TR14Policy TR16Policy TR12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 109Paragraph 127Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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