Planning appeal decision
3 Virginia Gardens, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4JL
Planning appeal 3330438 at 3 Virginia Gardens, Bledlow Ridge, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4JL (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed on 12 March 2024 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, surrounding area, and the Chilterns AONB.
a rear extension and loft conversion with ridge height amended
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- HP14 4JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, surrounding area, and the Chilterns AONB
- The living conditions of No 2 Virginia Gardens with specific regard to overbearing impacts
What decided it
The proposal, being positioned to the rear with sympathetic design respecting the established character of Bledlow Ridge and the Chilterns AONB, would not cause harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions, and therefore accords with the development plan and Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM30DM35DM36CP9Policy 5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 182Paragraph 56
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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