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Dismissed7 March 20253352151

Land off James Orchard, Holmer Green, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6DQ

Planning appeal 3352151 at Land off James Orchard, Holmer Green, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6DQ (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 7 March 2025 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a detached chalet-style self-build dwelling with access, parking and amenity space

Authority
Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Goldberg V
Postcode
HP15 6DQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties in respect of outlook
  • biodiversity

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to character and appearance caused by the dwelling's position between two linear building lines and failure to respect established layout patterns, combined with the failure to demonstrate compliance with mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest contribution to housing supply.

The harm to character and appearance and biodiversity significantly and demonstrably outweighed the small but useful contribution of one additional dwelling to housing supply, with the Framework not indicating in favour of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 73

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