Pippins, Warrendene Road, Hughenden Valley, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LY

extensions and alterations to create first floor living accommodation and construction of a single storey rear extension

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Wycombe Area *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hughes L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on protected species
whether the proposal would harm the living conditions of the occupiers of Casa Nuestra with regards to privacy
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, having particular regard to the location of the site within the Chilterns National Landscape

What decided it

The absence of a preliminary roost assessment to establish the effect on protected species (bats) before determination, which is a fundamental requirement that cannot be secured by condition and prevents an informed decision being made.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM43, Policy DM34, Policy DM13, Policy DM35, Policy DM36, Policy CP9, Policy DM30

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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