Public inquiry: Gomm Valley, Ashwells Reserve Site & Pimms Grove, Cock Lane, High Wycombe
On 5 March 2024, the Planning Inspectorate will start its Public Inquiry into the planning application for hybrid planning application consisting of a phased delivery of: full planning application for construction of 79 dwellings (Class C3) including associated vehicular access, areas of open space, ecological enhancements, hard and soft landscaping, and associated infrastructure.
Outline application for 4 custom-build units within Parcel 1 and up to 461 dwellings (Class C3), a 1FE primary school and early years provision, up to 1.4 hectares of employment land to provide flexible floorspace of Class E(g), B2 and B8 uses and up to 201m² of community floorspace (Class F2) within Parcels 2 to 8 together with ecological enhancements, green open spaces, hard and soft landscaping and associated highways and drainage infrastructure (matters of landscaping and appearance reserved).
The application is to be determined by an Inspector on behalf of the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
Planning application reference: 22/06485/OUTEA
Planning appeal reference: 23/00067/NONDET
Planning Inspectorate reference: APP/K0425/W/23/3332257
Attending the inquiry event
The Public Inquiry is scheduled to close on Tuesday 21 May 2024.
Until Friday 17 May
This inquiry will be held in-person in the Council Chamber at:
Wycombe Area Offices
Queen Victoria Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1BB
From Monday 20 May
For the last 2 days of the Public Inquiry (Monday 20 May and Tuesday 21 May), the venue will change to The HUB.
The HUB is currently completing refurbishment works to the front of the building, so there is a different entrance than usual.
To access The HUB:
- go to Level 1 of Easton Street Multi-Storey Car Park
- go through the sliding doors on the left hand side
The address is:
The HUB
Union Baptist Church
Easton Street
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1NJ
Available documents
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