Planning appeal decision
43 Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2BP
Planning appeal 3285267 at 43 Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2BP (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 6 April 2022 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.
Re-submission of and amendments to 17/00917/F for demolition of bungalow and replace with 5No apartments
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other Major Developments
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- OX5 2BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring properties of nos. 41 and 45 Oxford Road, with particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through its mixed roof forms and cumbersome massing, contrary to Policy ESD15 and saved policies C28 and C30.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD15Saved Policy C28Saved Policy C30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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