Planning appeal decision
6 Highmore Cottages, Little Missenden, Amersham, HP7 0RB
Planning appeal 3283947 at 6 Highmore Cottages, Little Missenden, Amersham, HP7 0RB (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 9 May 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would constitute annexe accommodation, or whether it would be tantamount to a separate dwelling in conflict with local policy.
single storey rear extension for care worker accommodation
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- HP7 0RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would constitute annexe accommodation, or whether it would be tantamount to a separate dwelling in conflict with local policy
What decided it
The proposed annexe would be capable of functioning independently as a separate dwelling due to its substantial size, physical separation, and potential to accommodate all necessary facilities, thereby conflicting with Policy H19 which requires annexe accommodation to remain ancillary to the primary dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H19 of the Chiltern District Local Plan (1997)
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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