Building at E426163 N224706, Kingham, OX7 6YD

change of use of building into a dwellinghouse (3 bed) and associated works

Authority: West Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Parker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is suitable for the dwelling being proposed under Appeal A, having particular regard to development plan policy on the location of new housing and development within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
whether the site is suitable for the holiday home being proposed under Appeal B, having particular regard to development plan policy on tourism uses and development within the AONB
whether there are material considerations which outweigh any conflicts with the development plan in respect of the above issues

What decided it

The proposals would cause material harm to the landscape and scenic beauty of the Cotswolds AONB, to which great weight must be attached, and this harm cannot be outweighed by the modest housing contribution or tourism benefits.

Framework references: 176, 84

Plan policies cited: Policy H2, Policy EH1, Policy OS2, Policy E4, Policy E3, Policy BC1, Policy OS4

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