10 Mid Cross Lane, Chalfont St. Peter, GERRARDS CROSS, SL9 0LF

demolition of existing bungalow and erection of detached house and outbuilding

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Bowyer J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 12 Mid Cross Lane in respect of outlook
whether or not there would be adequate provision for parking
the effect of the proposal on protected species

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to character and appearance caused by the excessively bulky, top-heavy and incongruous design of the proposed dwelling, combined with harm to neighbouring outlook and inadequate parking provision, outweighed any other considerations.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS20, Policy CS24, Policy CS26, Policy GC1, Policy GC3, Policy H3, Policy H11, Policy NC1

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