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Dismissed1 August 20253366444

44 Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Bucks, SL17HQ

Planning appeal 3366444 at 44 Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Bucks, SL17HQ (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 1 August 2025 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

the removal of front railings and increase in height of existing wall and piers and construction of garage to front of dwelling

Authority
Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thomas M
Postcode
SL1 7HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed garage in the front forecourt combined with the heightened wall and removal of soft landscaping would appear prominent and incongruous within the streetscene, unduly harming the character and appearance of the area contrary to development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
EP3H13Appendix 8CP8

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