Planning appeal decision
12 Henley Avenue, Oxford, OX4 4DJ
Planning appeal 3299360 at 12 Henley Avenue, Oxford, OX4 4DJ (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 6 July 2022 by Inspector Worley E, 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.
the conversion of the loft, including installation of two first floor windows on the east facade, a flat roof dormer on the north facade and a velux window on the south facade
- Authority
- Oxford City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- OX4 4DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed flat roof dormer would be a visually subordinate addition that would not appear out of character with the host dwelling or surrounding residential development, and would not be unduly visually prominent when viewed from the street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036
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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