Planning appeal decision
52 Beech Tree Road, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6UT
Planning appeal 3374861 at 52 Beech Tree Road, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6UT (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 22 December 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 erection of a detached garage
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- HP15 6UT
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 garage would be sited forward of the dwelling in an open forecourt area, disrupting the prevailing pattern of development where dwellings are set back with clear front elevations visible from the street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS20GC1H20
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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