Planning appeal decision
12 Howard Avenue, Aylesbury, HP21 7HN
Planning appeal 3317031 at 12 Howard Avenue, Aylesbury, HP21 7HN (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was dismissed on 9 August 2023 by Inspector Crossen S, 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.
demolition of existing garage/ store structures, proposed single storey rear extension & hip to gable to original dwelling & proposed new detached 3 bedroom dwelling comprising double storey with single storey rear structure and pitch roof over
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Crossen S
- Postcode
- HP21 7HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development on the Chiltern Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
What decided it
The proposed new house would result in a significant loss of openness and a cramped appearance on a prominent corner plot that would harm the spacious character and pattern of development in the area, contrary to Policy BE2.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE2 of the Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan 2013 – 2033
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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