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DC Casebook: In depth - Education and housing benefits trump protection of green space

Housing new build

Planning, 9 May 2008

The secretary of state has allowed 238 homes in High Wycombe in line with an inspector's recommendation after deciding that the affordable housing provided and the scheme's role in enabling the development of Bucks New University represent significant benefits.

The proposal entailed the redevelopment of education buildings in a residential area and playing fields designated as green space to allow consolidation of the university at a town centre site....