Land adjcaent to Vicarage Cottage, Mentmore, Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0QG

the unauthorised construction of an access track and area of hard standing

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Blackwell J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the landscape character of the area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Mentmore Conservation Area
the effect of the development on historic landscape features of the surrounding land
the effect of the development on protected species

What decided it

The development preserves the character and appearance of the Mentmore Conservation Area and the surrounding landscape, does not harm historic ridge and furrow features, and does not adversely affect protected species, making it consistent with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy NE4, Policy BE2, Policy BE1, Policy NE1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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