Planning appeal decision
Top Cottage, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PX
Planning appeal 3341410 at Top Cottage, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PX (Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *) was dismissed on 7 November 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of amending the approved plans on the character and appearance of the existing building, a non-designated heritage asset and on the setting of the adjoining building, Little Chesters, which is also a non-designated heritage asset.
part single, part two storey side and rear extension, demolition of garage and construction of garage with space above
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- SL2 4PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of amending the approved plans on the character and appearance of the existing building, a non-designated heritage asset and on the setting of the adjoining building, Little Chesters, which is also a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The proposed amendments would materially harm the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and conflict with the development plan and Framework requirements for high design standards respecting heritage significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 56Paragraph 12Paragraph 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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