Planning appeal decision
105 Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NN
Planning appeal 3299074 at 105 Northcourt Road, Abingdon, OX14 1NN (Vale of White Horse District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
without planning permission the erection of rear, side and front extensions and a new roof including the insertion of dormers to a dwelling house
- Authority
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- OX14 1NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 103 Northcourt Road with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook, which conflicts with the development plan and is not outweighed by material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP37 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan 2031: Part 1Policy DP23 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan 2031: Part 2
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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