193 West Wycombe Road, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP12 3AW

redevelopment of site to provide 8 x 2 bed 1 x 1 bed apartments, basement parking, bin & cycle stores and associated hard & soft landscaping works

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wilson D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy, outlook, sunlight, noise, and disturbance
whether the proposal would result in flood risk to the site or elsewhere
whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to sunlight and outlook

What decided it

The proposal's contemporary design with flat roof and asymmetrical glazing would harm the character and appearance of the area and significantly harm neighbouring living conditions through loss of privacy and overbearing impact, contrary to Policy DM35.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM35, Policy DM39

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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