Planning appeal decision
Park House, Park Lane, Long Hanborough Witney, OX29 8JU
Planning appeal 3294071 at Park House, Park Lane, Long Hanborough Witney, OX29 8JU (West Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 26 May 2023 by Inspector Pipkin R, 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, including upon the setting of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
for a replacement dwelling (modifications to previously approved scheme, ref: 20/01937/FUL)
- Authority
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pipkin R
- Postcode
- OX29 8JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including upon the setting of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would be substantially larger than the original building and the approved scheme, resulting in a prominent structure that would harm the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the AONB, contrary to Policy H6 and relevant NPPF guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H6Policy OS2Policy OS4Policy EH1Policy EH2
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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