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Allowed5 December 20223299234

27 John Buchan Road, Oxford, OX3 9QN

Planning appeal 3299234 at 27 John Buchan Road, Oxford, OX3 9QN (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Sutton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

describe as ‘Construction of a new one bedroom two storey dwelling with garden, landscaping, parking and access. Extension of the existing dwelling to provide an en-suite shower room at first floor and larger ground floor sitting room

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Sutton A
Postcode
OX3 9QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants of the new dwelling, with regards to adequate and convenient private garden space

What decided it

The proposal's design response to the existing terrace character and the provision of adequate, practical private garden space for a one-bedroom dwelling, despite the unconventional alleyway access, satisfied the main policy requirements and justified allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RE2Policy DH1Policy G6Policy H16Policy RE1Policy M3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 54

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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