Plans to demolish a bungalow and build two four-bedroom houses in Marlow Bottom have been approved, despite a council objection.

The site contains an existing three-bedroom detached bungalow on a 0.11-hectare plot. The application is a variation of a previously approved scheme, with an extended ground floor forming the main change.

It sought full planning permission for the construction of two new two-storey detached homes, each with driveway parking and associated landscaping.

The plans have now been approved by Buckinghamshire Council, despite an objection from Marlow Bottom Parish Council.

It said: “[This is] overdevelopment of site, lack of amenities for the new residents, lack of parking, close proximity of the houses, domination of the street scene.”

In the application it said the homes would draw inspiration from the traditional cottage-style architecture commonly seen throughout the Chilterns.

Designed in line with the council’s residential design guidance, the scheme includes a range of architectural features such as catslide roofs supported by timber posts with curved braces, and prominent projecting front gables.

According to the applicant, the design aims to introduce architectural variety to the area while maintaining harmony with the existing built environment.

It said: “The siting of the houses has also been an important factor in the design, close attention has been given to the local context including the irregular linear layout of built form and parallel orientation of buildings to the road.

“The height and scale of nearby houses has been used as a guide for the scale of the proposed houses, helping to ensure a positive relationship with the immediate setting.

“The exact position has been purposely set back to provide sufficient parking and a good relationship with the adjacent properties.”

Materials proposed include a textured yellow multi-brick for the external walls with flat arch headers, brown plain roof tiles, and black powder-coated aluminium windows.

Black composite front and side doors are planned, along with Crittall-style doors to the rear. Black-painted timberwork and aluminium rainwater goods will complete the external detailing.

The proposed homes are designated as self/custom build properties.