®Planning appeal decision
Lyndhurst Church End, Swerford, CHIPPING NORTON, OX7 4AX
an extension, garden/log store and associated external & internal alterations. Appeal B: APP/D3125/Y/21/3269675 Lyndhurst, Church End, Swerford, Chipping Norton OX7 4AX
- Authority
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hockley J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the special architectural and historical interest of the Grade II listed Lyndhurst and the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Swerford Conservation Area
What decided it
The extensions would remain clearly secondary and subservient to the original property, with the roof ridge set lower and the front building line set back, such that the historic form would remain clearly readable and the proposal would enhance rather than harm the heritage asset.
The limited harm from removal of historic fabric to create access was outweighed by the positive aspects of the proposal through removal of the garage door and improved fenestration, resulting in no overall harm to the heritage asset and enhancement to the conservation area.
Framework references: 199, 200
Plan policies cited: OS2, OS4, EH9, EH10, EH11, EH12
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