Land Rear of - 21 Chapman Lane, Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AZ

Planning appeal 3375617 at Land Rear of - 21 Chapman Lane, Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AZ (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 27 April 2026 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of two detached three-bedroom bungalows at the land rear of 21 Chapman Lane, Flackwell Heath

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kay D
Postcode: HP10 9AZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of occupiers of the host dwelling and neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The adverse impacts of the development on character and appearance and on the living conditions of occupiers through loss of privacy significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing supply, even under the tilted balance.

The moderate benefits of providing two small dwellings to address the Council's 5-year housing land supply deficit were outweighed by the notable permanent harm to character and appearance and to living conditions through loss of privacy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP9Policy DM35
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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