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6. HOUSING
   
Policy H1 Structure Plan New Dwelling Provision for Chiltern District Policy removed as from 28th September 2007
Policy H2 Identified Housing Sites as Defined on the Proposals Map
Policy H3 Provision of New Dwellings in the Built-Up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt (Other than in accordance with Policies H2, H4 & H7)
Policy H4 Provision of New Dwellings in Established Residential Areas of Special Character As Defined on the Proposals Map
Policy H5 Provision of Small Dwellings in the Built-Up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt Cancelled by Core Strategy Policy CS11 on 15th November 2011
Policy H6 Provision of Affordable Housing in the Built-Up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt Cancelled by Core Strategy Policy CS8 on 15th November 2011
Policy H7 Conversion of a Dwelling into More than One Residential Unit in the Built-Up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt and Policy GB4 and GB5 Areas in the Green Belt
Policy H8 Provision of Accommodation for People in Need of Care in the Built-Up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt Cancelled by Core Strategy Policy CS12 on 15th November 2011
Policy H9 Loss of Existing Dwellings and Land in Residential Use Throughout the District
Policy H10 Change of Use of Ground Floors and Curtilages of Houses on Broad Street, Chesham Policy removed as from 28th September 2007
Policy H11 Distance Between Flank Elevation(s) of a Proposed Multi-Storey Dwelling and Boundary of Dwelling's Curtilage Throughout The District
Policy H12 Private Residential Garden Areas Throughout the District
Policy H13 Extensions to Dwellings In the Built-Up Areas Excluded From the Green Belt and in Policy GB4 and GB5 Areas in the Green Belt - General Policy
Policy H14 Safeguarding the Amenities of Neighbours in Relation to Extensions Throughout the District
Policy H15 Design and Siting of Extensions Throughout the District
Policy H16 Distance Between Multi-Storey or Upper Floor Side And/Or Rear Extensions and Boundary of Dwelling Curtilage Throughout the District
Policy H17 Distance Between Single Storey Side Extensions and Boundary Of Dwelling Curtilage Throughout the District
Policy H18 Dormer Windows on Dwellings Throughout the District
Policy H19 Self-Contained Residential Annexes (for relatives or domestic staff) in the Built-Up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt and in the Policy GB4 and GB5 Areas in the Green Belt
Policy H20 Ancillary Residential Buildings (domestic garages, workshops, etc) In the Built-Up Areas Excluded From the Green Belt
Policy H21 Stationing and Occupation of a Caravan Within the Curtilage of a Dwellinghouse Throughout the District
Policy H22 Provision of Gypsy Sites in the Built-up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt Cancelled by Core Strategy Policy CS14 on 15th November 2011
 
  Structure Plan New Dwelling Provision For Chiltern District
  POLICY H1
  Provision will be made within Chiltern District for a net addition of about 1800 dwellings in the period 1991-2006, of which about 1500 will be provided between 1991 and 2001 and about 300 between 2001 and 2006.
  The new dwellings will come from the following sources:
  i) Identified Housing Sites as shown on the Proposals Map (Policy H2).
  ii) Dwellings permitted in accordance with Policies H3, H4 and H7 on land in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt.
  iii) Dwellings permitted in the Green Belt in accordance with Policies GB2, GB3, GB4, GB5, GB10, GB11, GB17 and GB21.
  The term "net addition" refers to all additions to the dwelling stock (ie., completed dwellings), as at 31 March 1991, from all sources, including those resulting from new construction, conversions and changes of use, less demolitions and any other permanent losses to the dwelling stock. Any dwellings provided within the affordable category, as defined in Policy H6, will also contribute to the total and individual dwelling requirements.
  Identified Housing Sites As Defined On The Proposals Map
  POLICY H2
  Identified Housing Sites are shown on the Proposals Map and are listed in the schedule attached to this Policy.
  Each Identified Housing Site should be developed with dwellings at the density shown for that Site on the Proposals Map. The density figure will apply either to the Site as a whole, or if it is developed in part or parts, to each of those parts. A density greater than the figure on the Proposals Map may be permitted provided that other policies of this Local Plan (referred to in the fourth clause of this Policy) are complied with. A density lower than the figure on the Proposals Map will not be permitted.
  Identified Housing Sites should only be used for housing and no other land use will be permitted.
  In respect of the details of proposed housing development, other policies in this Local Plan should be complied with including H11 and H12 and policies in the Transport and General Criteria Chapters.
 
SCHEDULE OF SITES
Map
No
Location
Ha
Density
Dw/ha
No. of
Dwellings
to be
provided*
8 Bevan Hill, Chesham 0.29
28
8
8 Beechcroft Road, Chesham 4.56
39
176
8 Lindo Close, Chesham 0.64
30
19
8 Pond Park, Chesham 0.13
62
8
12 Forelands Way, Chesham 0.11
54
6
8 Great Hivings, Chesham 0.59
41
24
10 Church Street, Great Missenden 0.27
41
11
10 r/o 69-83 Wycombe Road, Prestwood 0.42
21
9
10 r/o 6-22 The Glebe, Prestwood 0.53
15
8
10 r/o 91-131 High Street, Prestwood 1.04
36
37
12 Off Macdonald Close, Chesham Bois 0.4
14
6
12 Off Milton Lawns, Chesham Bois 0.42
24
10
14 Browns Road, Holmer Green 0.75
20
15
16 Stanley Hill, Amersham 1.2
33
39
16 Quill Hall Lane, Amersham 0.87
15
13
16 Lexham Gardens, Amersham 0.54
29
16
16 Orchard End Avenue, Amersham 0.17
76
13
16 Oakfield Corner, Amersham 0.75
45
34
16 Amersham General Hospital 2.49
48
120
16 10-12 Chesham Road, Amersham 0.41
29
12
17 r/o 18-32 Bell Lane, Little Chalfont 0.35
43
15
17 Nightingales Cottage, Little Chalfont 1.07
14
15
24 Denham Walk, Chalfont St Peter 0.24
21
5
  * Note to Schedule
  The site may comprise entirely new dwellings or a mix of new and retained dwellings. This is a matter for the developer, subject to the other Policies in this Local Plan which may affect the mixture of dwellings, such as the Policies on Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas.
  Provision Of New Dwellings In The Built-Up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt (other than in accordance with Policies H2, H4 and H7)
  POLICY H3
  In the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt, proposals for new dwellings (other than those provided in accordance with Policies H2, H4 and H7) will be acceptable in principle subject to there being no conflict with any other policy in this Local Plan.
  Proposals should be compatible with the character of those areas by respecting the general density, scale, siting, height and character of buildings in the locality of the application site, and the presence of trees, shrubs, lawns and verges.
  Other policies in this Local Plan should be complied with including H11 and H12 and policies in the General Criteria and Transport chapters.
  "New dwellings" are as defined in Class C3 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.
  Provision Of New Dwellings In Established Residential Areas Of Special Character As Defined On The Proposals Map
  POLICY H4
  Established Residential Areas of Special Character are defined on the Proposals Map.
  Development within any of these areas must maintain the special character of that area. Proposals for new dwellings which would significantly affect the density of buildings or damage the special character will not be permitted. Therefore in considering applications for the provision of new dwellings the Council will require each of the following criteria to be complied with:
  (i) The plot size of any proposed dwelling in terms of shape and magnitude should not be significantly at variance with other existing plots in the vicinity of the application site in the Established Residential Area of Special Character;
  (ii) Each proposed dwelling plot should have an existing frontage to an existing road which is in accordance with (iii) below. An existing road is defined as a metalled carriageway used by vehicular traffic. In addition, it should be fronted by existing dwellings with front elevations facing the carriageway, both the metalled carriageway and the existing dwellings fronting it being in existence as at 1st July 1993;
  (iii) The width across each plot frontage to the existing road referred to in clause (ii) should be closely similar to other plot widths to the same road in the vicinity of the application site in the Established Residential Area of Special Character;
  (iv) The position of each proposed dwelling within its plot and the spacing between dwellings should be in accordance with the prevailing character in the vicinity of the application site in the Established Residential Area of Special Character;
  (v) The frontage building line to the existing road referred to in clause (ii) should be generally maintained and the general height of buildings in the vicinity of the application site in the Established Residential Area of Special Character should not be exceeded;
  (vi) The form of existing residential development should be maintained in terms of dwellings being detached, semi-- detached or terraced;
  (vii) The size, design and external appearance of each new dwelling should be compatible with the character of existing dwellings in the vicinity of the application site;
  (viii) Important features which are characteristic of the street scene in the vicinity of the application site should be retained when these occur on the development site. Such features include trees; shrubs; hedges; walls; open grassed areas; verges; lack of kerbs and footways.
  Other policies in this Local Plan should be complied with including H11 and H12 and policies in the General Criteria and Transport chapters.
  "New dwellings" are as defined in Class C3 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.
  Provision Of Small Dwellings In The Built-Up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt
  POLICY H5
  Wherever compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding area, on sites which come forward under the provisions of Policies H2 or H3, the Council will require a significant proportion of the dwellings on each site to be a maximum of 75 sq.metres gross floor area.
  This Policy applies in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt and in conjunction with Policies H2 and H3 in this Local Plan.
  Affordable Housing in the Built Up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt
  POLICY H6
  1. On any site which the Council considers suitable for housing and capable of accommodating 15 dwellings or more, the Council will grant planning permission, subject to relevant policy and other material considerations, provided that 30% of the total dwellings proposed on the site would be 'affordable' in accordance with the definition below; the affordable housing should be located on the development site; should be well integrated with the open market housing and should be made available to people in affordable housing need as identified by the Council.
  2. If planning permission is to be granted, the Council will need to be satisfied that the affordable housing element will be provided by a Registered Social Landlord through a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to secure its availability as affordable housing both initially and in the medium/long term for occupiers with a demonstrable housing need.
  3. The affordable housing should be of a type and size to meet local housing needs. Therefore depending on site suitability, location and current Registered Social Landlords requirements, the affordable housing should be entirely one and/or two bedroom dwellings or should include a large proportion of such dwellings. If that requirement is not met in the scheme proposed, planning permission will be refused.
  4. In the case of an outline application where the number of dwellings is not specified, the Council will make its own assessment of the site's housing capacity having regard to the Development Plan and other material considerations, including PPG3 Housing March 2000 and will apply Policy H6 in determining that application if the assessed capacity is 15 dwellings or more.
  5. Similarly in any case where, having regard to the provisions of the Development Plan and other material considerations, including PPG3 Housing March 2000, the Council considers that a density of 30 dwellings per hectare or greater should be sought, or where proposed development fails to make the most efficient use of land, the Council will make its own assessment of the site's housing capacity and apply Policy H6 in determining that application if the assessed capacity is 15 dwellings or more.
  6. If an application site is part of an identifiable larger area and the whole is considered by the Council to be capable of comprehensive development, the Council will make its own assessment of the housing capacity of the larger area having regard to the Development Plan and other material considerations, including PPG3 Housing March 2000. If this assessment amounts to 15 dwellings or more, the Council will require an element of affordable housing on the application site. The application site will be expected to accommodate its proportion of the housing capacity for the larger area in the ratio of their respective land areas, and 30% of this proportion will be required to be affordable.
     
  Definition
  'Affordable' housing for Chiltern District is defined as follows: - Housing which is provided with a subsidy to enable the asking price or rent of the property to be sufficiently lower than the prevailing open market prices or rents in the locality, to make it 'affordable' to people in housing need who would otherwise be unable to afford housing in the area concerned. The subsidy will be provided by private sector developers and/or Housing Corporation and/or through Local Authority Grants. It includes social rented housing and shared ownership housing but does not include low cost market housing. Such 'affordable' housing must be subject to arrangements which will ensure its availability to meet local needs for 'affordable' housing initially and in the medium / long term.
  This Policy applies in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt.
  Conversion Of A Dwelling Into More Than One Residential Unit In The Built-Up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt And Policy GB4 And GB5 Areas In The Green Belt
  POLICY H7
  In the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt and in Green Belt settlements the subject of Policies GB4 and GB5, the conversion of an existing dwelling into more than one self-contained unit of accommodation will be acceptable where it can be achieved without significantly damaging the character and appearance of its immediate locality or impairing the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining properties.
  Other policies in this Local Plan should be complied with including Policy H12 and the policies in the General Criteria and Transport chapters.
  Provision Of Accommodation For People In Need Of Care In The Built-Up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt
  POLICY H8
  The provision of accommodation for people in need of care will be acceptable in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt provided that the proposed development would not be detrimental to the amenities of the area in which it would be located and other policies in this Local Plan, including the policies in the General Criteria and Transport chapters, would be complied with.
  This policy relates to residential accommodation as defined in Class C2 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 and to new buildings, changes of use of existing buildings and extensions to existing homes for people in need of care.
  Loss Of Existing Dwellings And Land In Residential Use Throughout The District
  POLICY H9
  Dwellings and residential land should remain in that use, except as provided for in this Policy.
  Planning permission will not be granted for any development which would result in:
  (i) the net loss of an existing dwelling or dwellings;
    and/or
  (ii) the change of use of land to a non-residential use;
  unless the proposed development would:
  (a) provide a community facility or service, and the criteria in clause (i) of Policy CSF1 are complied with,
    or
  (b) involve the loss of a dwelling or part of a dwelling, located in a District or Local Shopping Centre as defined on the Proposals Map, with the exception of Amersham Old Town and Chalfont St Giles, in any of the following circumstances:
    (i) the proposed development is to provide a use in Classes A1, A2 or A3 in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or a hotel, guest house or similar use in Class C1 of the same Order, or a use in Classes D1 or D2 of the same Order, or a community use as defined in Policies CSF1 and CSF2 of this Local Plan, or a sui-generis use which demonstrably contributes to the vitality and viability of the Centre
      or
    (ii) planning permission was granted on or after 12 May 1995 for a change of use from a purpose in Use Class A1, A2 or A3 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 to use as a dwelling and the proposed use is in Use Classes A1, A2 or A3
      or
    (iii) the Council is satisfied that the environment of the dwelling is being seriously impaired by the activities of adjoining non-residential uses;
    or
  (c) be development in accordance with Policy S10A;
    or
  (d) meet the circumstances in Policy S13 and local need is overriding, except in the case of Broad Street, Chesham, where Policy H10 will prevail,
    or
  (e) enable the preservation of a listed building where it can be demonstrated by the applicant to the satisfaction of the Council that continued residential use would no longer ensure the preservation of the building, in accordance with the criteria in Policy LB4,
  "Dwellings" are as defined in Class C3 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 and "residential land" means the curtilages of dwellings.
  Where development is acceptable in accordance with this Policy, the development must also comply with other Policies in this Local Plan if planning permission is to be granted.
  This Policy applies throughout the District.
  Change Of Use Of Ground Floors And Curtilages Of Houses On Broad Street, Chesham
  POLICY H10
  Within the frontage development of Broad Street, Chesham, as defined on the Proposals Map, planning permission will not be given for changes of use of the ground floors and curtilages of dwellings to other uses.
  Distance Between Flank Elevation(s) Of A Proposed Multi-Storey Dwelling And Boundary Of The Dwelling's Curtilage Throughout The District
  POLICY H11
  There should be a minimum distance of one metre between the flank elevation(s) at or above first-floor level of a proposed dwelling and the boundary of the dwelling's curtilage.
  Exceptions to this may be made where the boundary abuts a public highway, an open field, open countryside, a park or any other open situation that would prevent the dwelling from coalescing with another dwelling or any other building.
  In an area characterised by spacious layouts where relatively large distances between dwellings and any other buildings are important elements in the street scene, the distance between the flank elevation(s) of the dwelling at or above first-floor level and the boundary of the dwelling's curtilage should be significantly more than one metre. The distance should be commensurate with the character, relationship, siting, layout and average distance at firstfloor level between existing dwellings and any other buildings in the vicinity of the application site.
  This Policy applies throughout the District and in conjunction with Policies H2, H3 and H4 in this Local Plan.
  Private Residential Garden Areas Throughout The District
  POLICY H12
  Throughout the District, in considering applications for the provision of new dwellings including those resulting from conversions, the Council will expect private garden areas to be included which conform to the following criteria as appropriate for the type of dwelling proposed.
  If the criteria are not met, planning permission will be refused.
  (i) Each new house or bungalow should have a private garden area adequate for and appropriate to the size, design and amount of living accommodation proposed. The general standard expected will be a minimum rear
    garden depth of about 15 metres, except in the following situations :-
    (a) Where average garden lengths in the vicinity of the development site are significantly more than 15 metres, the garden lengths of the proposed houses or bungalow s should be similar to those in the surrounding area.
    (b) Where average garden lengths in the vicinity of the development site are significantly less than 15 metres, the garden lengths of the proposed houses or bungalows should be similar to those in the surrounding area.
    (c) In cases where adequate private amenity space exists within the application site or where the rear site boundary abuts a public bridleway or footpath, an open field, open countryside, a recreation ground or a playing field, a reduced garden depth may be acceptable.
  (ii) Subject to satisfactory layout, orientation and disposition of buildings, higher-density developments with private gardens less than 15 metres in depth may be acceptable providing the whole development is contained within an attractive landscaped setting.
  (iii) A proportion of each garden required by (i) and (ii) above should be a private zone abutting or close to the dwelling that is not visible from outdoor sitting areas and the ground floor habitable room windows of adjoining properties. This should extend for a minimum distance of 3 metres away from the dwelling and be permanently screened by side fences, walls or structures of an appropriate height.
  (iv) In the case of flats and/or maisonettes, including those created by conversions, a communal amenity area or areas should be provided within the curtilage of the development which is adequate for the number of dwellings proposed. This should include areas for refuse disposal and drying clothes, as well as a screened area in which residents can sit outdoors in reasonable privacy. The remaining area which is not required for car parking or access purposes should be laid out as landscaped gardens.
  (v) Where new development is proposed on a site which forms part of the garden area of an existing dwelling or dwellings, the Council will require that the private garden area remaining for the existing dwelling(s) is acceptable under (i), (ii) and (iii) above.
  This Policy applies in conjunction with Policies H2, H3, H4 and H7 in this Local Plan.
  Extensions To Dwellings In The Built-Up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt And In Policy GB4 And Policy GB5 Areas In The Green Belt - General Policy
  POLICY H13
  Planning permission for extensions to dwellings in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt will be granted provided that:
  (i) there would be no significant detriment to the amenities of neighbours,
    and
  (ii) the character and appearance of the street scene or locality in the vicinity of the extension would not be adversely affected,
    and
  (iii) Policies H14, H15, H16 and H17, which elaborate on this "General Policy", and other Policies in this Local Plan, would be complied with.
  "Dwellings" are as defined in Class C3 of the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.
  This Policy also applies in the GB4 and GB5 Policy Areas in the Green Belt in connection with Policy GB12.
  Safeguarding The Amenities Of Neighbours In Relation To Extensions Throughout The District
  POLICY H14
  Extensions should be designed so that their size and siting in relation to adjoining properties does not result in:
  (i) an overbearing appearance for neighbours;
  (ii) a significant loss of daylight to the garden or to the principal windows of habitable rooms or kitchens of neighbouring properties;
  (iii) a significant reduction in privacy for neighbours.
  This Policy applies in conjunction with Policy H13 in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt and in conjunction with Policies GB12, GB13 and GB15 in the Green Belt.
  MAINTENANCE OF THE CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE OF THE STREET SCENE OR LOCALITY - POLICIES H15, H16 AND H17
  Design And Siting Of Extensions Throughout The District
  POLICY H15
  An extension should be designed and sited so as to be in keeping with the existing dwelling and any other buildings in the adjoining area. In order to achieve this:
  (i) An extension should be designed to respect the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling and should not exceed its height. It should also reflect the form and design details of the existing dwelling.
  (ii) External materials, windows and doors should match or harmonise with those of the existing dwelling.
  (iii) The roof of a two-storey or first-floor extension should normally be hipped or pitched, and integrated into the existing roof. A flat-roofed two-storey or first-floor extension will not be permitted unless the extension:
    (a) is surrounded by existing pitched roofs on the existing dwelling,
      and
    (b) is subordinate to the main roof of the existing dwelling,
      and
    (c) is not prominent in the street scene or locality.
  (iv) A flat-roofed single-storey extension will be acceptable unless it is prominent in the street scene or other public place, in which case a hipped or pitched roof should be used.
  (v) The siting of the extension should relate well to both the existing dwelling and the adjoining street scene and should not be obtrusive. In this connection either Policy H16 or Policy H17 should also be referred to.
  This Policy applies in conjunction with Policy H13 in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt and in conjunction with Policies GB12, GB13 and GB15 in the Green Belt.
  Distance Between Multi-Storey Or Upper Floor Side And/Or Rear Extensions And Boundary Of Dwelling Curtilage Throughout The District
  POLICY H16
  In a development consisting of a side and/or rear extension of two storeys or more, or a side and/or rear extension at or above first floor level, the distance between the flank elevation of the extension at or above first-floor level and the boundary of the dwelling curtilage should be in accordance with Policy H11.
  This Policy applies in conjunction with Policy H13 in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt and in conjunction with Policies GB12, GB13 and GB15 in the Green Belt.
  Distance Between Single Storey Side Extensions And Boundary Of Dwelling Curtilage Throughout The District
  POLICY H17
  Subject to compliance with Policy H14, the Council will allow a single storey side extension to a dwelling to be built up to the side boundary of the property, except in the areas referred to in the following part of this Policy.
  In areas characterised by spacious layouts where relatively large distances are important elements in the street scene, a gap between the flank elevation of the extension and the boundary of the dwelling curtilage should be maintained. The distance should be commensurate with the character, relationship, siting, layout and average distance at ground floor level between existing dwellings in the vicinity of the application site.
  This Policy applies in conjunction with Policy H13 in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt and in conjunction with Policies GB12, GB13 and GB15 in the Green Belt.
  Dormer Windows On Dwellings Throughout The District
  POLICY H18
  The Council will grant planning permission for dormer windows on dwellings throughout the District provided that such windows are designed:
  (a) to respect the scale, proportions, existing windows and other features of the external appearance of the roof and elevation in which the dormer window(s) would be constructed,
    and
  (b) with external materials to match those of the existing roof and existing windows in the same elevation as the dormer window(s).
  Any dormer window which is flat-roofed and excessively large in terms of its width and/or height in relation to the roof in which it is located, will be refused.
  Self-Contained Residential Annexes (for relatives or domestic staff) in the Up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt And In The Policy GB4 and GB5 Areas In The Green Belt
  POLICY H19
  Extensions
  Where a proposed extension to an existing dwelling is also a self-contained annex, planning permission will be granted for such an annex provided that all of the following criteria are satisfied:
  (i) The annex should be intended for a relative of the family in the existing dwelling, or a member of the domestic staff of that dwelling. The Council will impose a condition on the planning permission to limit occupation of the annex to a relative or member of domestic staff.
  (ii) The annex should be constructed with an internal link to the existing dwelling.
  (iii) The annex should be modest in size and subordinate in scale to the existing dwelling.
  (iv) Policies H13 - H17 in this Local Plan should be complied with.
   
  Detached Buildings
  In exceptional circum stances, where the Council considers that an extension is not appropriate, planning permission may be granted for a small annex which is detached from the existing dwelling. In such circumstances, the Council must be satisfied that there would be a reasonable means of preventing the annex from being occupied as a separate dwelling unit - ie., other than by a relative of the family in the existing dwelling, or a member of the domestic staff of that dwelling, and that this has been secured;
  Policy H20 in this Local Plan should also be complied with.
   
  Applications to Delete or Vary Occupancy Restrictions
  The Council will not grant planning permission for the retention of a self-contained residential annex without compliance with the restriction limiting its occupancy to relatives or persons employed at the main dwellinghouse on the application site as domestic staff, and the dependents of such persons.
  This Policy applies in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt and in the Policy GB4 and GB5 areas in the Green Belt.
  Ancillary Residential Buildings (domestic garages, workshops, etc.) In The Built-Up Areas Excluded From The Green Belt
  POLICY H20
  In the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt, the Council will grant planning permission for ancillary residential buildings within the curtilage of an existing dwellinghouse, provided that:
  (i) the building would be modest in size and subordinate in scale to the existing dwellinghouse,
    and
  (ii) the principles in Policies H13 to H17 would be complied with,
    and
  (iii) other Policies in this Local Plan would be complied with.
  Stationing And Occupation Of A Caravan Within The Curtilage Of A Dwellinghouse Throughout The District
  POLICY H21
  Throughout the District, the stationing and occupation of a caravan within the curtilage of an existing dwellinghouse will not be permitted except in the circumstances set out in this Policy.
  Exceptions may be made to allow temporary accommodation to be provided which is required by an applicant and/or members of his or her family during approved building works to the dwelling on that site. In such cases, planning permission will be granted on a limited period basis.
  The definition of a caravan is that contained in Section 29 (1) of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (Part 1), as amended by Section 13 (1) an d (2) of the Caravan Sites Act 1968. A dwellinghouse is as defined in the Town and Country Planning General Development Order 1988.
  Provision of Gypsy Sites in the Built-Up Areas Excluded from the Green Belt
  POLICY H22
  A proposal to provide a gypsy caravan site will not be permitted unless all of the criteria set out in this Policy are met. These criteria are as follows:-
  a) Clear and unequivocal evidence that the proposed occupants have a nomadic pattern of life and regularly reside in or resort to Chiltern District and that the requirement is for a pitch for a caravan, must be provided by the applicant when the planning application is submitted.
  b) The proposal should be compatible with and not adversely affect the character and appearance or the amenities of any neighbouring properties or the locality in general. In these respects the Council will take into account other Policies in this Local Plan, including GC1, GC2, GC3, GC4, GC6, GC7 and GC9.
  c) The site should be served by a highway network capable of reasonably accommodating the vehicle movements associated with the development; should have a satisfactory access to the public highway and should include areas for parking, turning and servicing to a satisfactory standard. In these respects, the Council will take into account other Policies in this Local Plan, including TR2, TR3, TR11 and TR16.
  d) There should be no conflict with any other Policies in this Local Plan.
  This Policy applies only in the built-up areas excluded from the Green Belt. Proposals relating to sites in the Green Belt are covered by Policy GB9 in this Local Plan.
   
   
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