The Old Barn, Hill Farm, Lenborough, Buckingham, MK18 4BP

Planning appeal 3373737 at The Old Barn, Hill Farm, Lenborough, Buckingham, MK18 4BP (Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *) was allowed on 9 January 2026 by Inspector Sharp S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

for a single storey rear extension link to proposed converted garage

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Aylesbury Area *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Sharp S
Postcode: MK18 4BP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed extension would be subservient in scale and height, visually contained between existing buildings, and designed with materials matching the host dwelling, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area in accordance with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy C1Policy BE2

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