Planning appeal decision
54 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 0AD
Planning appeal 3333392 at 54 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, Bucks, HP27 0AD (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was dismissed on 8 July 2024 by Inspector Billings C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, including whether the proposal would protect or enhance the character or appearance of the Princes Risborough Conservation Area and the setting of the host building as a non-designated heritage asset.
the erection of attached timber framed building within rear grassed area to be used as ancillary premises in connection with beauty salon at 54 Bell Street, resubmission of 18/05669/FUL
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Billings C
- Postcode
- HP27 0AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, including whether the proposal would protect or enhance the character or appearance of the Princes Risborough Conservation Area and the setting of the host building as a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area and non-designated heritage asset was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP9CP11DM35DM37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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