74 Slough Road, IVER HEATH, Buckinghamshire, SL0 0DY

Demolition of existing two storey extension and conservatory for access. Construction of new two bedroomed detached bungalow in rear garden

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Shearing C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the existing property
whether the new house would achieve an appropriate standard for energy use
effects on biodiversity

What decided it

The significant and long-lasting harm to character and appearance combined with the failure to demonstrate an acceptable energy standard significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery.

the adverse impacts of granting planning permission (harm to character and appearance, failure to meet energy standards) significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits (one additional home, contribution to housing supply, economic benefits, family proximity), when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy EP3, Policy EP4, Policy H9, Core Policy 8, Policy H11, Policy IV14, Policy CP9

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