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Allowed15 December 20223302360

Plot 4-5, Askett Village Lane, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9LF

Planning appeal 3302360 at Plot 4-5, Askett Village Lane, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 9LF (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed on 15 December 2022 by Inspector Allen M, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including any effect on locally identified buffer areas.

the Material Change of Use of land for stationing of caravans for residential occupation for Gypsy-Traveller site with associated development (creation/alteration of access from highway, fencing, hard standing and utility block) - part retrospective

Authority
Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Allen M
Postcode
HP27 9LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including any effect on locally identified buffer areas
  • Whether the location is accessible to nearby settlements and facilities
  • The effect of other considerations, including the need for gypsy and traveller accommodation, on the overall planning balance

What decided it

The absence of any alternative site for the appellants, meaning refusal would result in homelessness, was found to carry considerable weight sufficient to outweigh the moderate harm to character, appearance and accessibility.

Moderate weight was given to the collective harm to character/appearance and accessibility, which was outweighed by the considerable weight given to the personal circumstances of the occupants (including best interests of children and risk of homelessness) together with modest weight for gypsy/traveller need, tipping the balance in favour of granting temporary permission.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PR5Policy DM26Policy DM32Policy DM33Policy A3Policy DM2
Judgments
Smith

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