Planning appeal decision
The Old Bakehouse, Bakers Lane, Swalcliffe, OX15 5EN
Planning appeal 3282405 at The Old Bakehouse, Bakers Lane, Swalcliffe, OX15 5EN (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Vyse J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed single storey extension would preserve the special interest and significance of the Old Bakehouse, a grade II listed building.
described on the application form as single storey extensions and garage conversion. Appeal B: APP/C3105/Y/21/3282407 The Old Bakehouse, Bakers Lane, Swalcliffe OX15 5EN
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Vyse J
- Postcode
- OX15 5EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed single storey extension would preserve the special interest and significance of the Old Bakehouse, a grade II listed building
What decided it
The proposed extension would be subservient in both scale and form to the original building, with a contemporary design that would set it apart as an obviously modern yet sympathetic addition, thereby preserving the special interest and heritage significance of the listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD15Policy C28Policy C30
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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