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Dismissed13 April 20223285936

184A Fern Hill Road, Oxford, OX4 2JR

Planning appeal 3285936 at 184A Fern Hill Road, Oxford, OX4 2JR (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 13 April 2022 by Inspector Blackwell J, 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.

the sub-division of the existing dwelling and two-storey side extension. Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). (Retrospective)

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Blackwell J
Postcode
OX4 2JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of occupiers, with regard to internal and external space, noise and air quality
  • highway safety, with particular regard to parking provision

What decided it

The development harms the character and appearance of the area and fails to demonstrate acceptable living conditions in terms of external space, noise and air quality, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy RE2Policy H15Policy H16Policy RE8Policy RE6Policy M1Policy M3Policy RE7

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