Fairfield Coleshill Lane, Winchmore Hill, AMERSHAM, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0NR

demolition of existing 3 bedroomed detached property and erection of 2no. semi-detached 4 bedroomed dwellings

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Robinson N

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 protected species
the effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance and the failure to demonstrate protection of protected species and delivery of biodiversity net gain significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing supply and energy efficiency.

The adverse impacts to character and appearance and protected species significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply contribution and energy efficiency, such that the proposal was not sustainable development and the conflict with the development plan was not outweighed by other considerations.

Framework references: 11, 174, 176

Plan policies cited: Policy GC1, Policy H3, Policy CS20, Policy CS24, Policy CS4

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