Planning appeal decision
25 Nicholas Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1RB
Planning appeal 3285433 at 25 Nicholas Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1RB (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 4 May 2022 by Inspector Indermaur S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
an extension of existing part roof pitches on existing bungalow & formation of flat roof area to provide first floor accommodation comprising of two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Indermaur S
- Postcode
- RG9 1RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed flat-topped pyramid roof form would be incongruous and obtrusive in the street scene, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area in conflict with design guidance and local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy H20
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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