Grove Farm, Patemore Lane, Pishill, Henley on Thames, RG9 6HH

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

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.

Framework references: 176

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1, Policy STRAT1, Policy DES1, Policy DES2, Policy EMP11, Policy EMP12, Policy P3 of the Watlington Neighbourhood Development Plan 2017-2033

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