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Dismissed27 February 20263376727

Walden Cottage, Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RY

Planning appeal 3376727 at Walden Cottage, Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RY (Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *) was dismissed on 27 February 2026 by Inspector Standfield R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the Austenwood Established Residential Area of Special Character (ERASC).

proposed detached double garage and alterations to existing garage

Authority
Buckinghamshire Council - Chiltern Area *
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Standfield R
Postcode
SL9 8RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the Austenwood Established Residential Area of Special Character (ERASC)

What decided it

The proposed development would have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area, including the ERASC, conflicting with the development plan policies requiring high standards of design that respect local character and are well integrated with neighbouring built form.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS20Policy GC1Policy H20

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