Planning appeal decision
Taswell Cottage Pednormead End, Chesham, HP5 2JS
Planning appeal 3301101 at Taswell Cottage Pednormead End, Chesham, HP5 2JS (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was allowed on 2 September 2022 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Chesham Conservation Area and upon the significance of other heritage assets in the vicinity.
alterations to roof including roof extension above existing rear hipped gable extension, installation of a roof lantern within the roof space of the main gable, side and rear dormer windows and the insertion of a window at second floor level in the side elevation
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- HP5 2JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the Chesham Conservation Area and upon the significance of other heritage assets in the vicinity
What decided it
The roof lantern's potential visual impact could be mitigated by a condition ensuring no glass is visible above the enclosing roof structure, making the development acceptable in planning terms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CA1Policy LB2
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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