Planning appeal decision
90 Broad Street, Chesham , Bucks , HP5 3ED
Planning appeal 3334687 at 90 Broad Street, Chesham , Bucks , HP5 3ED (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the changes to the shopfront on the appearance of the building and consequent potential impact on its viability as a commercial unit.
a single storey rear extension and shopfront changes
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- HP5 3ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the changes to the shopfront on the appearance of the building and consequent potential impact on its viability as a commercial unit
What decided it
The proposed shopfront changes would have a harmful effect on the building's appearance and viability as a commercial unit, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework's design objectives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S13Policy S11Policy GC1Policy CS20
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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