The Pheasant, 99 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BU

Planning appeal 3321762 at The Pheasant, 99 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BU (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, 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, including the significance of the non-designated heritage asset (NDHA).

the demolition of existing building and erection of 9 flats

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: De Freitas Terceiro P
Postcode: HP11 1BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of the non-designated heritage asset (NDHA)
whether the proposal would create acceptable living conditions for its future occupants with regard to privacy, distinction between private and public realm and single aspect units
the effect of the proposed development on ecology

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through its prominent siting, significant scale and bulk, and loss of spaciousness at this gateway location, which outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and brownfield redevelopment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM29Policy DM31Policy CP9Policy DM35Policy DM34Policy DM13

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