Carillion, Hollybush Hill, Stoke Poges, SL2 4PX

the erection of a dwelling, creation of new vehicular access and hard and soft landscaping works

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: O'Neill A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the integrity of the Burnham Beeches Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

What decided it

The application of policies in the Framework that protect habitats sites provides a strong reason for refusing the proposal, combined with the significant harm to character and appearance.

The limited benefits of housing supply from a single dwelling do not outweigh the harm to character and appearance and the adverse effect on the integrity of the Burnham Beeches SAC; the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply because policies protecting habitats sites provide a strong reason for refusal.

Framework references: 225, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy EP3, Policy H9, Policy SP6, Core Policy 9

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