The Old Barn, Orchard Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2DZ

Planning appeal 3323861 at The Old Barn, Orchard Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2DZ (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether it is demonstrated that the proposal could accord with regulatory requirements in relation to European Protected Species.

First floor rear extension and new roof with 6 solar panels

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Boughton A
Postcode: HP9 2DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether it is demonstrated that the proposal could accord with regulatory requirements in relation to European Protected Species
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene

What decided it

The unresolved risk to European Protected Species (bats) from the proposed roof works, which cannot be ruled out without further surveys, means the proposal conflicts with the Habitats Directive precautionary principle and development plan policy on biodiversity protection.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP9 of the South Bucks Core Strategy (2011)Policy H11 of the South Bucks District Local Plan

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