®Planning appeal decision
Three Horseshoes, Chinnor Road, Towersey, Thame, OX9 3QY
Planning appeal 3301867 at Three Horseshoes, Chinnor Road, Towersey, Thame, OX9 3QY (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 15 May 2023 by Inspector Edginton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposals would preserve the Grade II listed barn and outbuilding or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess, and whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Towersey Conservation Area.
Conversion of outbuilding to a dwelling utilising existing access, with associated landscaping and parking
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Edginton A
- Postcode
- OX9 3QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposals would preserve the Grade II listed barn and outbuilding or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess, and whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Towersey Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to light, overlooking, and noise and disturbance
- Whether the proposals would accord with local policies and national guidance with regard to community facilities
What decided it
The proposals would have a significant and adverse effect on the living conditions of future occupiers due to inadequate light, overlooking, and high levels of noise and disturbance from the adjacent public house operations, contrary to local and national policy requirements for residential amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV6ENV7ENV8STRAT1ENV11DES6EMP3CF1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 219Paragraph 130
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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