Planning appeal decision
Oxhey Hill, Cropredy, Cherwell, OX17 1JW
Planning appeal 3301284 at Oxhey Hill, Cropredy, Cherwell, OX17 1JW (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 20 December 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the Cropredy Conservation Area.
proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 9 Monopole and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- OX17 1JW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the Cropredy Conservation Area
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed mast would not have a harmful effect on the Cropredy Conservation Area due to its slender form, small footprint, and integration with existing street furniture and landscaping.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2015saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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