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Allowed8 May 20253350492

7 South View Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8RG

Planning appeal 3350492 at 7 South View Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8RG (Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *) was allowed on 8 May 2025 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on highway safety, with particular regard to the suitability of the access.

erection of one detached dwelling with associated amenity space, access and parking provision

Authority
Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Major R
Postcode
SL9 8RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on highway safety, with particular regard to the suitability of the access
  • whether or not the development is required to provide biodiversity net gain, and if so, whether this is achieved or achievable
  • the effect of the development on protected species and / or their habitats
  • the effect of the development on the integrity of the Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation

What decided it

The limited increase in vehicle movements (approximately 7 additional two-way movements over 12 hours, with only a small proportion turning right at the constrained junction) combined with 24 years of accident-free history at the junction and the realistic approach drivers take when edging out to obtain visibility, demonstrates the access is suitable and highway safety would not be compromised.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Local Transport Plan 4Highways Development Management Guidance: Managing the transport and travel impact of new developmentsSouth Bucks District Local Plan Policy TR5South Bucks District Local Plan Policy TR7South Bucks District Council Core Strategy Development Plan Document Core Policy 9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57Paragraph 58

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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