Planning appeal decision
31 Acremead Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NZ
Planning appeal 3284171 at 31 Acremead Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NZ (South Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 8 June 2022 by Inspector Law T, 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.
‘demolish existing dwelling and construction of 4 detached dwelling houses with new private access drive. (outline planning application with all matters reserved). As amended by revised drawings for plots 1 and 3 submitted on 13 March 2019.’
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- OX33 1NZ
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 the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regards to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposed layout, scale, appearance and landscaping would maintain the character and appearance of the area and would not cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing impact or loss of privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DES1DES2DES6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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