Land at Finmere Aerodrome, A421/A4421, Finmere, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4AR

Planning appeal 3303919 at Land at Finmere Aerodrome, A421/A4421, Finmere, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4AR (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was allowed on 28 November 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of roadside service facility, including a petrol filling station (Sui Generis) and drive-through coffee shop (Class E(b) / Sui Generis), with associated infrastructure

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Chalk M
Postcode: MK18 4AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether it would support the move towards more sustainable modes of transport
The effect on aviation safety

What decided it

The considerable weight attributed to the proposal's public benefits outweighed the moderate localised harm to character and appearance.

The considerable weight benefits of the development (driver safety, employment, remediation, biodiversity gain) outweighed the moderate localised harm to the character and appearance of the area, tipping the balance in favour of approval despite conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1Policy S2Policy S3Policy BE2Policy NE4Policy NE5Policy T1

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