Planning appeal decision
5-7 Jack Straw's Lane, Oxford, OX3 0DL
Planning appeal 3284729 at 5-7 Jack Straw's Lane, Oxford, OX3 0DL (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 16 August 2022 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- OX3 0DL
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy M1Policy M3Policy H2Policy RE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 112Paragraph 119Paragraph 124Paragraph 125
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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