Planning appeal decision
310 Marlow Bottom, Marlow, SL7 3QH
Planning appeal 3304882 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
- 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's limited visibility in the wider context and its fundamental consistency with the original tiered garden character, combined with adequate separation distances and intervening features preventing harmful overlooking, meant the proposals did not adversely affect character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM30Policy DM35Policy DM36Policy C9Policy DM34
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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