Planning appeal decision
5 Plomer Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 5JQ
Planning appeal 3285116 at 5 Plomer Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 5JQ (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed on 25 May 2022 by Inspector Gunn J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
‘Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 6 x 2-bed units and 3 x 1-bed units using footprint of development 18/08086/FUL, permitted at appeal APP/K0425/W/19/3237567’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gunn J
- Postcode
- HP13 5JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, having particular regard to outlook and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed development's increased setback from the road, combined with a comprehensive landscaping strategy retaining existing trees and providing additional planting, would ensure it would not appear incongruous in the street scene or materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers when subject to appropriate conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP9Policy DM35
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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