®Planning appeal decision
52 High Street, Stanford In The Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8NQ
Planning appeal 3267131 at 52 High Street, Stanford In The Vale, Faringdon, SN7 8NQ (Vale of White Horse District Council) was dismissed on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area (part of the Stanford In The Vale Conservation Area).
the change of use of old barn from a garage to a single one-bedroom house
- Authority
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rennie S
- Postcode
- SN7 8NQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area (part of the Stanford In The Vale Conservation Area)
- the living conditions of future occupiers
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area caused by introducing a cramped, small dwelling incongruous with the prevailing street scene outweighed the modest benefits of re-use and housing supply.
the modest benefits of active re-use of an existing building, enhanced landscaping, and provision of a new dwelling in an accessible location were clearly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to the character and appearance of the area
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP37DP2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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