Sunnings Lodge, Ibstone, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP14 3XY

demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two new dwellings, including landscaping, access and associated works

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hickey A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to local and national planning policy for the delivery of housing
whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers

What decided it

The proposed development would have a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the area including the Chilterns AONB through overdevelopment of the plot and introduction of a denser form of development incompatible with the spacious linear settlement pattern, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework.

Framework references: 176

Plan policies cited: Policy CP9, Policy DM30, Policy DM32, Policy DM35, Policy CP2, Policy CP3, Policy DM44, Policy CP1

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