®Planning appeal decision
17 Lovel Road, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9NW
Planning appeal 3323096 at 17 Lovel Road, Chalfont St. Peter, Gerrards Cross, SL9 9NW (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was allowed on 12 April 2024 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 9 houses, 3 carports and additional parking with combined new access from Lovel Road
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- SL9 9NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of No. 25 Lovel Road, with particular regard to outlook
- flood risk
- the integrity of the Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
What decided it
The chronic shortfall in housing land supply (2.1 years) engaged the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework, and the significant benefits of delivering 8 homes in an accessible location outweighed the limited harm to character and appearance.
The limited adverse impacts on character and appearance would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the significant benefits of delivering much-needed housing in an accessible location within an area of chronic housing shortfall, supported by economic and social benefits from construction and occupation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GC1 of the Chiltern District Local Plan (adopted 1997, including alterations adopted 2001 and consolidated in 2007 and 2011)Policy CS20 of the Core Strategy for Chiltern District (2011)Policy H6 of the Chalfont St Peter Neighbourhood Plan 2013-2018Policy G3 of the Local PlanPolicy GC10 of the Local PlanPolicy CS4 of the Core StrategyPolicy CS24 of the Core Strategy
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 14Paragraph 15Paragraph 54Paragraph 57
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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