®Planning appeal decision
14 Townsend, Haddenham, AYLESBURY, HP17 8JW
alteration and demolition of existing buildings, and erection of five detached dwellings with access, parking and amenity space
- Authority
- Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Chalk M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Haddenham Conservation Area and its setting, and its effect on the settings of nearby listed buildings and the non-designated heritage asset, 14 Townsend
- Whether it would provide safe access to the highway
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the occupiers of 2 Roundhill View
- The effect on trees on adjoining land
What decided it
The great weight that must be given to the conservation of designated heritage assets, which was not outweighed by the moderate benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits.
The moderate weight of housing delivery and economic benefits did not outweigh the great weight required for conservation of designated heritage assets, and the harm to heritage assets, living conditions, highway safety and trees collectively outweighed the overall benefits.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy BE1, Policy BE2, Policy T5, Policy BE3, Policy NE8
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.