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Notice upheld1 July 20213264695

55 White Road, Oxford, OX4 2JL

Planning appeal 3264695 at 55 White Road, Oxford, OX4 2JL (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

Without planning permission, the erection of a conservatory (“the Conservatory”) on the Land in the approximate location shown coloured blue on the Plan

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hanson S
Postcode
OX4 2JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
  • The living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring property regarding loss of light and outlook

What decided it

The development fails to comply with the development plan policies requiring high quality design that respects character and appearance and safeguards neighbouring amenity in terms of light and outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036Policy H14 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036

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