®Planning appeal decision
84 High Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 0PB
Planning appeal 3324244 at 84 High Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 0PB (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed on 14 August 2024 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Barclays Bank or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; preserve the settings of nearby listed buildings; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Princes Risborough Conservation Area.
change of use of the existing building from a mixed-use comprising Class E (Commercial Business and Service) and Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) use to a single residential dwelling (Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) Use) with associated works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- HP27 0PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Barclays Bank or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses; preserve the settings of nearby listed buildings; and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Princes Risborough Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on the vibrancy of Princes Risborough town centre
- The effect of the proposal on highways, access and parking
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the special interest and significance of the listed building and conservation area whilst securing a viable use for the currently vacant building, and would not harm the town centre or highways matters.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP11Policy DM31Policy PR1Policy PR13
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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