®Planning appeal decision
St Leonards Parish Centre, Glebe Way, Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5ND
redevelopment of the site to create a new multifunctional parish centre, a church led cafe, purpose built day nursery, replacement rectory, additional staff dwelling (keepers cottage) and associated parking and landscaping
- Authority
- Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Page L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the integrity of Chilterns Beechwoods SAC
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including Chesham Bois Conservation Area and the setting of The Old Rectory and stables
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the integrity of Chilterns Beechwoods SAC due to insufficient evidence to rule out likely significant effects from recreational pressure, which is a matter of international importance that carries overriding weight and requires dismissal under the Habitats Regulations.
Framework references: 180
Plan policies cited: Policy CS24 of the Chiltern District Core Strategy 2011, Policy GC1 of the Chiltern District Local Plan 1997, Policy CA1 of the Chiltern District Local Plan 1997, Policy CA2 of the Chiltern District Local Plan 1997, Policy CSF1 of the Chiltern District Local Plan 1997, Policy CS20 of the Chiltern District Core Strategy 2011, Policy CS29 of the Chiltern District Core Strategy 2011, Policy GC3 of the Chiltern District Local Plan 1997, Policy TR2 of the Chiltern District Local Plan 1997, Policy CS26 of the Chiltern District Core Strategy 2011
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.