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Allowed28 February 20223282307

46 Trinity Road, Oxford, OX3 8LQ

Planning appeal 3282307 at 46 Trinity Road, Oxford, OX3 8LQ (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 28 February 2022 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Headington Quarry Conservation Area and the setting of Listed Buildings.

for demolition of boundary wall to create vehicle entry to front garden, landscaping of front garden and installation of paving

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Tivey C
Postcode
OX3 8LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Headington Quarry Conservation Area and the setting of Listed Buildings
  • The sustainability of the site with specific reference to accessibility to Public Transport services and local supermarkets
  • Highway safety, with specific reference to vehicle manoeuvrability

What decided it

The Inspector's acceptance of the appellant's evidence on distances to public transport and supermarkets, combined with the finding that the heritage assets would not be harmed and highway safety would be maintained, allowed the appeal to succeed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy DH3Policy M3Policy RE7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 16

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