Laurel Cottage, Ivinghoe Aston, Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9DF

Planning appeal 3312749 at Laurel Cottage, Ivinghoe Aston, Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, LU7 9DF (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was allowed on 14 November 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson 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 surrounding area.

the demolition of The Barn on land adjacent to Laurel Cottage and the construction of a replacement sustainable 3-bedroom dwelling, with new access

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wilkinson H
Postcode: LU7 9DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity

What decided it

The replacement dwelling, although larger than the existing building, would be of relatively modest scale and would not be perceived as significantly greater in size such that it would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, and biodiversity net gain could be secured through conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S3Policy H4Policy BE2Policy NE4Policy S1Policy NE1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 54

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