Planning appeal decision
18 Chestnut Lane, Hazelmere, Buckinhamshire, HP15 7BZ
Planning appeal 3340782 at 18 Chestnut Lane, Hazelmere, Buckinhamshire, HP15 7BZ (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was dismissed on 25 September 2024 by Inspector Metcalfe P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
raising of roof in connection with creation of first floor, associated roof alterations, two storey front extension, single storey rear extension including 2x rooflights and fenestration alterations. This
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Metcalfe P
- Postcode
- HP15 7BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Its effect on the character and appearance of the area
- Its effect on the living conditions of residents
- Whether it makes provision to protect biodiversity
What decided it
The absence of a Preliminary Roost Assessment to establish whether bats are present and what mitigation measures are required outweighed the acceptable findings on character and appearance and living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP9DM35DM36DM13DM34
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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