Land at Lycrome Lodge, Nashleigh Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP4 3JX

the erection of dwelling

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area, which would be contrary to the design and local distinctiveness objectives of both the development plan and the NPPF, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

The moderate benefits of providing one additional dwelling and economic benefits from construction and future occupiers' use of local facilities were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance.

Framework references: 11, 149

Plan policies cited: Policy GB2, Policy GB4, Policy GB5, Policy GC1, Policy CS20

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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