12 Chestnut Lane & Jig Store And Garage, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , HP15 7BZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether it has been demonstrated that the proposal is acceptable with respect to the loss of the nursery
• whether it has been demonstrated that the proposal is acceptable with respect to affordable housing provision
• whether the proposal is acceptable with respect to accessible housing provision
• whether the proposed access arrangements are acceptable with regard to the requirements under Policy HW14 of the Local Plan
• the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
• whether the proposal would be acceptable with regard to the living conditions of the future occupants of plot 1 within the wider scheme, with respect to privacy

What decided it

The enduring harm from the loss of the nursery and its associated employment provision, together with the lack of affordable housing provision, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing supply and other modest benefits when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.

The contribution to housing supply (considerable benefit) and modest benefits from economic activity and biodiversity net gain were outweighed by the enduring harm from loss of the nursery and employment provision (considerable weight) and the lack of affordable housing (moderate weight), resulting in the proposal not representing sustainable development.