Planning appeal decision
Rockwell End House Farm, Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6NF
Planning appeal 3319190 at Rockwell End House Farm, Hambleden, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6NF (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was dismissed on 20 November 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and its significance as a non-designated heritage asset, and the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
the demolition of previous extension and section of greenhouse, erection of part single part two storey side/rear extension and detached garage/log store
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- RG9 6NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and its significance as a non-designated heritage asset, and the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
What decided it
The proposed extension and garage would be of excessive scale and bulk, visually overwhelming the host property and compromising its significance as a non-designated heritage asset and its contribution to the Chilterns AONB.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP9DM35DM36DM31DM30CP11
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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