310 Marlow Bottom, Marlow, SL7 3QH

Planning appeal 3304875 at 310 Marlow Bottom, Marlow, SL7 3QH (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed on 4 August 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

works to the rear garden of 310 Marlow Bottom including replacement of retaining walls, relandscaping with alterations to levels and planting, with replacement garden room at the end of the garden

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Wilkinson H
Postcode: SL7 3QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
the living conditions of the occupants of No 312 Marlow Bottom Road, with particular regard to privacy, overshadowing and outlook

What decided it

The development accords with the development plan policies requiring high-quality design that respects character and appearance and preserves neighbouring amenities, with the boundary treatment and garden room not causing unacceptable harm to either the AONB or the living conditions of neighbouring occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM30Policy DM35Policy DM36Policy C9Policy DM34

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