Planning appeal decision
50 Fernie Fields, High Wycombe, HP12 4SL
Planning appeal 3289852 at 50 Fernie Fields, High Wycombe, HP12 4SL (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed pair of semi-detached dwellings upon the character and appearance of the locality.
the demolition of garage and erection of pair semi-detached dwellings and single storey extension to no. 50
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- HP12 4SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed pair of semi-detached dwellings upon the character and appearance of the locality
- The effect of the proposed pair of semi-detached dwellings upon the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of No.50 Fernie Fields and 'Conifers,' with particular regard to privacy, access to light, and outlook
- The effect of the proposed pair of semi-detached dwellings upon biodiversity and green infrastructure
What decided it
The proposed semi-detached dwellings would be incongruous in this backland location due to their height, scale, massing and design, and would cause significant adverse impacts to the living conditions of the neighbouring property 'The Conifers' through loss of privacy, contrary to Policies CP9, DM35 and DM34.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP9Policy DM35Policy DM34
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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