Planning appeal decision
38 High Street, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3HB
Planning appeal 3338890 at 38 High Street, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3HB (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was dismissed on 14 August 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of Winslow Conservation Area, in terms of its effect upon existing trees.
Change of use from B8 Storage to E(a) Offices with change of existing flat roof to pitch roof and adjoining façade
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Change of use
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- MK18 3HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of Winslow Conservation Area, in terms of its effect upon existing trees
What decided it
The proposal would create ongoing pressure for pruning or removal of protected trees of significant size and prominence, leading to less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area that is not outweighed by the minor economic benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan Policy NE8Vale of Aylesbury Local Plan Policy BE1Winslow Neighbourhood Plan Policy 13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 15Paragraph 16
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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