Planning appeal decision
61 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BJ
Planning appeal 3334976 at 61 Chapel Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BJ (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed on 8 March 2024 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the removal of existing hipped roof, construction of additional storey with new hipped roof
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- HP12 4BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extension would result in a balanced property that is more complementary to the pattern of development within the grouping, achieving visual harmony and consistency in the streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP9Policy DM35Policy DM36
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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