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Dismissed2 October 20233304082

Addington Equestrian Centre, Addington Estate Roads, Addington, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2JR

Planning appeal 3304082 at Addington Equestrian Centre, Addington Estate Roads, Addington, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2JR (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was dismissed on 2 October 2023 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the site as a location for the proposed development, with particular regard to the requirements of the Development Plan.

the replacement of existing stabling, refurbishing of existing barn style structure for ancillary office accommodation and erection of new restaurant, parking and associated infrastructure

Authority
Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
MK18 2JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the suitability of the site as a location for the proposed development, with particular regard to the requirements of the Development Plan
  • the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the development upon biodiversity and ecology
  • the suitability of the proposed development for equestrian activity

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with the development plan taken as a whole, particularly regarding unsustainable location, adverse effects on character and appearance, inadequate biodiversity mitigation, and undemonstrated suitability for increased equestrian activity, with no material considerations indicating the decision should be made otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy S2Policy S3Policy S7Policy D6Policy E5Policy BE2Policy NE4Policy NE5Policy C2Policy NE1

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