Planning appeal decision
Meadow Bank, Duck Lake, Buckingham Maids Moreton, MK18 1RF
Planning appeal 3310032 at Meadow Bank, Duck Lake, Buckingham Maids Moreton, MK18 1RF (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was dismissed on 12 June 2023 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area, including the Maids Moreton Conservation Area.
the erection of a detached dwelling
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Murray D
- Postcode
- MK18 1RF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area, including the Maids Moreton Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's design, bulk, siting and prominent front garage and driveway would visually dominate the village entrance and harm the character of the Conservation Area, and this harm could not be justified by the public benefits claimed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1Policy BE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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