1 & 3 Hampden Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6SZ

new front extension at No.1; 2 no. new dormers on front elevation; single & two storey rear extension

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Evans L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the existing dwellings and of the local area
The effect of the proposed development at No 1 Hampden Road on the living conditions of the neighbours of the adjacent property, Rowan, with particular regard to outlook
The effect of the proposed development on parking provision
The effect of the proposed development on interests of ecological importance

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance from the disproportionately large and bulky rear extensions, combined with material harm to neighbouring amenity and inadequate parking provision, outweighed any benefits and was not justified by the development plan.

Framework references: 12, 135, 15

Plan policies cited: CP9, DM35, DM36, DM33, DM34, DM13, DM14

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