Planning appeal decision
Grove Farm, Patemore Lane, Pishill, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HH
Planning appeal 3298876 at Grove Farm, Patemore Lane, Pishill, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HH (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2023 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the landscape and scenic beauty of the Chilterns AONB.
the erection of 5 holiday pods, maintenance building, managers flat and associated landscaping and parking
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Unknown
- Inspector
- Simpson V
- Postcode
- RG9 6HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the landscape and scenic beauty of the Chilterns AONB
- whether or not the scheme would represent appropriate small-scale development which would support the rural and visitor economy
What decided it
The development would fail to conserve or enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Chilterns AONB and would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy STRAT1Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy EMP11Policy EMP12Policy P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2033
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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