Planning appeal decision
357A Chartridge Lane, Buckinghamshire, Chesham, HP5 2SH
Planning appeal 3309440 at 357A Chartridge Lane, Buckinghamshire, Chesham, HP5 2SH (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 17 April 2023 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
conversion of garage to habitable accommodation including attached garage and dormer window
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- HP5 2SH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to light and whether there would be an overbearing effect on no. 357
What decided it
The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly through loss of light and an overbearing effect, which could not be justified by the private benefit of providing accommodation for elderly family members.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS20 of the Core Strategy for Chiltern DistrictPolicy GC1 of The Chiltern Local PlanPolicy H15 of The Chiltern Local PlanPolicy H18 of The Chiltern Local PlanPolicy GC3 of The Chiltern Local PlanPolicy H14 of The Chiltern Local Plan
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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