Land to the west of Wallingford Road , Adjacent to Sewage Works, Between Goring and South Stoke , RG8 0JA

development and operation of a Transitional Hybrid Energy Project and associated infrastructure including access

Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Davies H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the extent to which it would conserve or enhance the landscape character and natural beauty of the Chilterns AONB

What decided it

The proposed development, viewed in the context of existing utilities and major infrastructure close to the site, with significant mitigatory screening, would conserve the landscape character and natural beauty of the Chilterns AONB and would not be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area.

Framework references: 174, 176, 177

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1, Policy DES2, Policy 11 of the Goring Neighbourhood Plan, Policy DS9

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