Beechwood Court, 5 Gore Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8AA

insertion of a total of 12 rooflights: 3 front, 4 either side and 1 rear of property

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Osgathorp C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building, the Burnham Conservation Area, and the setting of listed buildings

What decided it

The harmful effect of the protruding rooflights on the character and appearance of the host building and Conservation Area, which was not justified by the limited public benefits claimed.

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host building and Burnham Conservation Area outweighed the limited public benefits of improved light and building regulations compliance.

Framework references: 202, 12, 16

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy EP3, Saved Policy H11, Policy CP8

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