Planning appeal decision
Poplar Corner Wootton Village, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JL
Planning appeal 3287340 at Poplar Corner Wootton Village, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5JL (Vale of White Horse District Council) was allowed on 20 April 2022 by Inspector Davies H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.
Removal of existing dwelling house, garage and greenhouse. Construction of development of two semi-detached 3-bed dwellings and one detached 4-bed dwelling with ancillary driveways; parking areas. Vehicular access from Wootton Village to be widened
- Authority
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies H
- Postcode
- OX1 5JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance and would not have a significantly different impact than the previously approved scheme, thereby complying with relevant development plan policies and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP37Policy DG1Policy DG3
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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