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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S2, Policy S3, Policy S7, Policy D6, Policy E5, Policy BE2, Policy NE4, Policy NE5, Policy C2, Policy NE1

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