Planning appeal decision
113 Cromwell Road, Banbury, OX16 0HF
Planning appeal 3275152 at 113 Cromwell Road, Banbury, OX16 0HF (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 4 October 2021 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
formation of means of access and associated dropped kerb
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- OX16 0HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed removal of a distinctive mature tree that positively contributes to the character and appearance of the streetscape, with risk of a second tree being harmed, outweighs the appellant's desire for dedicated parking spaces.
The lack of harm to highway safety was neutral, but the harm to character and appearance of the area was not outweighed by the appellant's personal reasons for wanting the dropped kerb.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD10Policy ESD15
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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