Planning appeal decision
5 Fernsleigh Close, Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0HR
Planning appeal 3359159 at 5 Fernsleigh Close, Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0HR (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was allowed on 9 June 2025 by Inspector Clifford E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a part two storey / part single storey rear extension and new roof with increased ridge height and rear dormer window
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clifford E
- Postcode
- SL9 0HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The effect on the living conditions of 2-10 Wheeler's Orchard with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The mature trees and hedges screening the property, combined with the distance to neighbouring properties and the balanced design of the extension, mean that the development would not harmfully affect character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS20 of the Core Strategy for the Chiltern DistrictChiltern Local Plan Policy GC1Chiltern Local Plan Policy H13Chiltern Local Plan Policy H15Chiltern Local Plan Policy H14Policy H7 of the Chalfont St Peter Neighbourhood Plan
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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