5-7 Jack Straw's Lane, Oxford, OX3 0DL

demolition of existing light industrial buildings; zero-emission housing comprising the erection of 4 pairs of semi-detached dwellings, providing 4no 3-bed and 4no 4-bed dwellings along with private gardens. Upgrade to existing vehicular access onto Jack Straw’s Lane

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Thompson P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal complies with the development plan in respect of parking provision and making efficient use of land, whilst considering the potential to deliver affordable housing.

What decided it

The proposal achieves an efficient use of land whilst respecting the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings, and the parking provision accords with development plan policies and the Framework by supporting sustainable transport modes.

Framework references: 112, 119, 124, 125

Plan policies cited: Policy M1, Policy M3, Policy H2, Policy RE2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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