Land on South Side Widnell Lane, Piddington, Bicester, OX25 1AE

Planning appeal 3262394 at Land on South Side Widnell Lane, Piddington, Bicester, OX25 1AE (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2022 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal represents an acceptable form of development having regard to national policy and the objectives of the development plan in respect of gypsy and traveller accommodation.

‘Change of use of land to a 6no pitch Gypsy & Traveller site to include 6no mobiles, 6no tourers and associated operational development including hardstanding and fencing.’

Authority: Cherwell District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: King T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal represents an acceptable form of development having regard to national policy and the objectives of the development plan in respect of gypsy and traveller accommodation
the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its countryside location
the biodiversity of the site
whether the proposed development would give rise to an unacceptable risk of flooding

What decided it

The absence of adequate ecological survey information to demonstrate that the proposal would not cause harm to Great Crested Newts and their habitats, contrary to the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and NPPF paragraph 180.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BSC 6Policy PSD 1Policy ESD 13Policy ESD 15Policy C8Policy C28Policy ESD 10Policy ESD 6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 174Paragraph 180Paragraph 167

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