®Planning appeal decision
Hill House, Wood Lane, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8ES
demolition of a two storey side extension and rear conservatory and erection of a two storey rear extension. Erection of a new two storey infill dwelling and provision of a new shared access with closure of the existing access
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellis D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area bearing in mind it would be within the Conservation Area and within the setting of the grade II listed Westbank Cottages.
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting and significance of the listed building, which the Inspector afforded great weight, could not be outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme.
The significant public benefits of one additional dwelling unit, economic advantages, improved visibility, and biodiversity net gain were insufficient to outweigh the great weight afforded to the less than substantial but considerable harm to the designated heritage assets.
Framework references: 11, 202, 212
Plan policies cited: Policy HQ1, Policy HE3, Policy EE4
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