The Stables Frith Hill South Heath Buckinghamshire HP16 9QF

1. 1.The development, by reason of its design, scale, proportions, orientation and fenestration, has an incongruous domestic appearance that is at odds with the prevailing character, form and local vernacular of nearby development. Its prominent presence in views from the road and public footpath results in an unacceptable visual intrusion into the countryside, failing to conserve or enhance the landscape character and natural beauty of the Chilterns National Landscape. The development is therefore contrary to Policies GC1 and LSQ1 of the Chiltern District Local Plan (Adopted 1 September 1997 (including alterations adopted 29 May 2001) consolidated September 2007 and November 2011), Policies CS20 and CS22 of the Core Strategy for Chiltern District (Adopted November 2011) and Policies DP3 and N4 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The application site is located within the Zone of Influence of the internationally designated Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Recreation within this designated area has resulted in an adverse impact on the health of the site. Evidence has demonstrated that new housing within 12.6km of the SAC can be expected to result in an increase in recreation pressure which would adversely impact upon the conservation objectives of the SAC. The proposal would be likely to have a significant effect on the SAC, either alone or in combination with other plans and projects, due to the fact that it would not be providing or making an appropriate contribution towards acceptable avoidance and mitigation measures. As Likely Significant Effects on the SAC cannot be ruled out, the proposal is contrary to CS24 of the Core Strategy for Chiltern District (Adopted November 2011), The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), and Policies N2 and N6 of the National Planning Policy Framework, 2026.
3. 3.The proposed development would result in an intensification of use of an existing access at a point where visibility is substandard and would lead to danger and inconvenience to people using it and to highway users in general. The development is therefore contrary policy TR2 of the Local Plan, Buckinghamshire Council Local Transport Plan 4 (adopted April 2016), the Buckinghamshire Council Highways Development Management Guidance document (adopted July 2018) and Policy TR4 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
4. 4.The siting of the building and associated fencing has resulted in an unacceptable narrowing and enclosure of the public footpath, creating a constrained and unattractive environment for users and adversely affecting the usability, amenity and enjoyment of the public right of way contrary to Policy CS26 of the Core Strategy for Chiltern District (Adopted November 2011) and Policy TR8 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

HP16 9QF

Application type

Outline Application

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Great Missenden

Date validated

23 July 2026

Consultation end

21 August 2026

Target decision date

17 September 2026

Agent

Material Architects Ltd

Architect profile

MATERIAL ARCHITECTS LIMITED

Agent address

Adam House 2-10 Adam Street London WC2N 6AA

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

10