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Notice upheld16 August 20233306119

16 The Comfrey, Watermead, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 0FL

Planning appeal 3306119 at 16 The Comfrey, Watermead, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 0FL (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was dismissed on 16 August 2023 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and pedestrian safety.

without planning permission the material change of use of the Land to residential facilitated by the erection of a wooden closeboard fence, gate and laying of hardstanding

Authority
Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Howell M
Postcode
HP19 0FL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The high closeboard fence enclosing the side garden adversely impacts the open character and uniformity of the street scene, being uncharacteristic of the low-lying fences in the vicinity and prominent from public vantage points, contrary to Policy BE2 and the National Design Guide 2021.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE2Policy BE3Policy C4

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