Planning appeal decision
Longhill, Marsh Lane, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8ST
Planning appeal 3352845 at Longhill, Marsh Lane, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8ST (Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *) was dismissed on 21 January 2025 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions and alterations on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Two storey front extensions with reconfigured ground and first floor layout, first floor balcony, roof replacement, single storey flat roof extension connecting garage to main house, and demolition of existing rear conservatory
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- HP17 8ST
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extensions and alterations on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed extensions and alterations on bats, which are a protected species
What decided it
The proposed extensions would materially detract from the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the effect on protected bat species would be acceptable and capable of suitable mitigation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP9DM35DM36DM44DM13DM14DM34
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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