Holpenny Barn, Upper Icknield Way, Princes Risborough, HP27 9NN

without planning permission, the laying of hardstanding and the partial removal of a hedgerow

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Walker A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the developments are inappropriate development in the Green Belt, including the effect of the developments upon the openness of it
the effect of the developments on the character and appearance of the area including upon the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
the effect of the developments upon ecology and biodiversity
would the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, be clearly outweighed by other considerations and would this amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the developments

What decided it

The substantial harm to Green Belt openness and the significant harm to the character and appearance of the Chilterns AONB are not clearly outweighed by the moderate benefits claimed, and therefore very special circumstances do not exist.

Framework references: 137, 147, 148, 150

Plan policies cited: Policy DM42, Policy CP8, Policy CP9, Policy DM30, Policy DM32, Policy DM35, Policy DM34

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