®Planning appeal decision
Beechfield, Cane End Lane, Bierton, Bucks, HP22 5BH
the erection of a single dwelling
- Authority
- Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development
What decided it
The substantial harm to the landscape character and rural credentials of the area caused by introducing residential development in this countryside location outweighs the modest benefits of housing supply and economic contribution.
The modest benefits of housing supply, local economic support, and facilitation of equestrian use were outweighed by the substantial harm to landscape character and the countryside setting.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy GP35 of Aylesbury Vale District Local Plan (2004), Policy NE4 of the emerging Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan 2013 – 2033, Policy BE2 of the emerging Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan 2013 – 2033, Policy D3 of the emerging Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan 2013 – 2033, Policy S1 of the Aylesbury Vale District Local Plan (2004), Policy T1 of the Aylesbury Vale District Local Plan (2004)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.