Planning appeal decision
6 Willow Road, Banbury, OX16 9EY
Planning appeal 3304076 at 6 Willow Road, Banbury, OX16 9EY (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 1 February 2023 by Inspector Howell M, 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.
for the change of use of grass verge/land within the applicant's ownership to domestic curtilage enclosed residential garden area. Erect 1.8m high close board fencing set back from pavement to match existing rear boundary fencing
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- OX16 9EY
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 appeal site's small size, concealed position in the lane, and the proposed fence's comparable height and setback mean the development would not have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD15Policy C28Policy C30
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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