Very special circumstances justify 30 homes in the Buckinghamshire Green Belt

In an appeal decision dated 15 February 2024, Inspector Hollie Nicholls granted planning permission for up to 30 homes on a Green Belt site in Buckinghamshire. She concluded that the proposal would constitute “inappropriate” development in the Green Belt, but should be approved due to “very special circumstances” (including a housing land supply of only 1.3 years).

The appeal decision is available here.

Matthew Fraser acted for the successful Appellant, instructed by Matt Corcoran of CDS Planning and Development.