The Hatch, Whiteleaf, PRINCES RISBOROUGH, HP27 0LX

the erection of a replacement dwelling and garage with new vehicular access and additional hard and soft landscaping

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and relevant development plan policies
the effect of the proposed development on the openness of the Green Belt
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having specific regard to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness and any other harm is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The proposal constitutes a permitted replacement dwelling under Green Belt policy that does not exceed the volume threshold and would not harm the character and appearance of the AONB.

Framework references: 154, 182

Plan policies cited: Policy DM43, Policy DM30, Policy DM35, Policy DM41, Policy DM39

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