Planning appeal decision
Kimble Farm, Southend, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6JP
Planning appeal 3347750 at Kimble Farm, Southend, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6JP (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was allowed on 14 March 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the Chiltern National Landscape.
creation of a padel court, including the erection of glass/mesh walls
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- RG9 6JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the Chiltern National Landscape
- whether the proposal is a suitable form of development having regard to the spatial strategy for the area
What decided it
The proposal constitutes redevelopment of previously developed land (the existing manège) that respects rural character and would not significantly impact the landscape character or natural beauty of the National Landscape, thereby complying with the spatial strategy for the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP9Policy DM30Policy DM35Policy DM44
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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