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Allowed20 February 20263362360

The White House Lower Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8LG

Planning appeal 3362360 at The White House Lower Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8LG (Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *) was allowed on 20 February 2026 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 2 pairs of semi- detached dwellings and 2 detached dwellings

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation

What decided it

The submission of a unilateral undertaking to secure financial contribution for mitigation of effects on the Burnham Beeches SAC, combined with the Inspector's assessment that the proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the area, allowed the appeal to proceed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 8Core Policy 9Core Policy 13Policy EP3

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