Planning appeal decision
Barnardos, 3A Market Place, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9EA
Planning appeal 3273271 at Barnardos, 3A Market Place, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9EA (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 18 January 2022 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.
retrospective application for shop front, proposed window to side elevation and skylight ground floor flat roof
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
- Postcode
- SL9 9EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The alterations to the shop front would be conspicuous and detract considerably from the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GC1Policy S11Policy CS20Policy VC6
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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