Cherry Tree House, Westfield , Medmenham, MARLOW, SL7 2HE

change of use from agricultural land to residential curtilage and new fencing

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Guest H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the open countryside and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Biodiversity, with particular regard to protected species, habitats and ecological connectivity

What decided it

The moderate localised harm to the integrity of the open countryside and the landscape and scenic beauty of the Chilterns AONB, which would not be outweighed by the proposal's contribution to sustainability or any other material considerations.

Framework references: 15, 66

Plan policies cited: Policy DM44, Policy CP1, Policy CP9, Policy DM30, Policy DM35, Policy DM36, Policy CP10, Policy DM34, Policy DM11, Policy DM13, Policy DM14, Policy DM20

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