®Planning appeal decision
Land North of Brandon Close, Aston Clinton HP22 5XE, Buckinghamshire , HP22 5XE
Planning appeal 3342894 at Land North of Brandon Close, Aston Clinton HP22 5XE, Buckinghamshire , HP22 5XE (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was dismissed on 27 September 2024 by Inspector Smith A, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the appeal site represents an appropriate location for housing, having regard to relevant provisions of the development plan.
outline application for residential development for up to 93 dwellings with all matters reserved apart from access
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Inquiry
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith A
- Postcode
- HP22 5XE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the appeal site represents an appropriate location for housing, having regard to relevant provisions of the development plan
- The effect upon the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the scheme's landscape and visual effects
- The effect upon the SAC
What decided it
The Inspector could not be certain, applying the precautionary test under the Habitat Regulations, that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC, which provided a clear reason for refusal and disengaged the presumption in favour of sustainable development.
Substantial benefits including market and affordable housing, significant biodiversity benefits and moderate economic benefits did not outweigh the conflict with the development plan as a whole and the clear reason for refusal relating to uncertainty over the SAC's integrity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy S2Policy S3Policy D3Policy BE2Policy NE4Policy NE1Policy H1 (VALP)Policy H1 (ACNP)Policy HQD1Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy I1Policy I2Policy I3Policy I4Policy T1Policy T4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 56
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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