1 Havenfield Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4TE

Planning appeal 3325199 at 1 Havenfield Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4TE (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the street scene.

part single/storey part two storey front extension with Juliet balcony, part single storey/part two storey side extension, 3 x front elevation dormer windows, alterations to roof of existing single storey side projection, single storey rear extension and roof extension on rear elevation to create first floor. Car port to front

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Boughton A
Postcode: HP12 4TE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the street scene
The effect of the development on neighbouring users

What decided it

The resultant dwelling would be of similar scale to other 1.5-storey houses in the area with no greater visual impact, and with a boundary spacing condition the relationship with the western neighbour would not unacceptably harm living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM35Policy DM36Householder Planning and Design Guide SPD

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