Planning appeal decision
Magnolia View Faringdon Road, Southmoor, Abingdon, OX13 5AF
Planning appeal 3270082 at Magnolia View Faringdon Road, Southmoor, Abingdon, OX13 5AF (Vale of White Horse District Council) was allowed on 13 July 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.
a first floor extension to provide additional bedroom and new porch to main entrance
- Authority
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rennie S
- Postcode
- OX13 5AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The mixed and varied character of the street scene, combined with the absence of architectural merit in the existing front elevation, meant the proposed extension would not appear out of keeping or cause harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 37 of the adopted Vale of White Horse Local Plan 2031, Part 1
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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