The site is at High View, Chalfont St Giles, within Buckinghamshire Council’s area (formerly Chiltern District).
That is correct, however that decision was under a different planning context, pre-dating the introduction of the Grey Belt policy, and the latest Local Housing Need figures. However, that appeal decision does clarify a number of important points as technical matters were all addressed. In short, the appeal was largely dismissed due to the Green Belt policy in the NPPF at the time.
The land is primarily open land, with no statutory heritage or landscape designations, making it suitable for sensitively planned residential development.

A residential development of 62 new homes, including 50% affordable housing, designed to respect the character of Chalfont St Giles.
East Buckinghamshire has the most acute housing need in the county, with a supply of just 0.75 years. This modest scheme helps meet local need while delivering infrastructure and environmental benefits. The site does not contribute strongly to the purposes of the Green Belt, is located in a sustainable and accessible location, and is not subject to any environmental constraints.

Yes. Affordable homes will form a key part of the scheme, supporting a broad range of the community.
The design will be landscape-led, modest in scale, and shaped to reflect local styles and settlement patterns, ensuring integration with Chalfont St Giles.

While the site lies within the Green Belt, East Buckinghamshire’s acute housing shortfall means that the planning balance weighs in favour of sustainable development. The site does not contribute strongly to the purposes of the Green Belt, is located in a sustainable and accessible location, and is not subject to any environmental constraints. The proposals are modest in scale and designed to minimise impacts on openness, and the development accords with the NPPF’s Grey Belt policies by making effective use of land with limited Green Belt function to meet identified housing need.
The scheme will deliver biodiversity net gain through planting, habitats, and open space. Energy-efficient homes will support climate goals and future-proof the community.
Section 106 contributions will help fund improvements to local services and infrastructure, ensuring growth strengthens rather than weakens the community.

The scheme will provide much-needed homes, affordable housing, new investment in local services, and environmental enhancements, ensuring benefits are shared by both new and existing residents.

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