Planning appeal decision
40 Orchehill Avenue, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QJ
Planning appeal 3287579 at 40 Orchehill Avenue, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QJ (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 21 February 2022 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings.
two-storey side, first floor side, and single storey front/side extensions; insertion of 1 front and 1 rear dormer in roof and erection of rear pergola
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- SL9 8QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed two-storey extension would harmfully erode the spacious character of the locality by elongating the property's bulk virtually to its side boundary, creating a perception of cramped overdevelopment contrary to policies GC1, H11, H16 and CS20.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GC1H11H16CS20
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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