Land Between Nos. 1 & 2 Fieldhead Gardens, BOURNE END, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5RN

erection of 3 no. detached dormer bungalows and ancillary works

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bale M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the designated Green Space

What decided it

The very low 1.98-year housing land supply engaged the NPPF paragraph 11(d) presumption in favour of sustainable development, and no Framework policy protecting areas of particular importance (including Local Green Space) provided a strong reason for refusal.

the limited harm to character/appearance and conflict with the development plan (including the designated Green Space policy) did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery in a location with an extremely low housing land supply, so the presumption in favour of sustainable development tipped the balance in favour of granting permission

Framework references: 11, 106, 107, 108

Plan policies cited: DSAP Policy DM11, DSAP Policy DM12, DSAP Policy DM13, LP Policy CP1, LP Policy CP9, LP Policy CP10, LP Policy DM34, LP Policy DM35, LP Policy DM14, NP Policy WBE/PD6

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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