39 South Parade, Oxford, Oxon, OX2 7JL

Planning appeal 3304247 at 39 South Parade, Oxford, Oxon, OX2 7JL (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2023 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings 42, 43 and 44 South Parade and 60 Stratfield Road, with particular regard to privacy.

Demolition of part of existing buildings. Erection of 3 storey building comprising 6 x 1 bedroom flats and re-arrangement of existing flats (Use Class C3) with rear area for amenity purposes. Bin and bicycle stores. Pedestrian accesses from Stratfield Road

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Robinson N
Postcode: OX2 7JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings 42, 43 and 44 South Parade and 60 Stratfield Road, with particular regard to privacy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of privacy from the external rear staircase, which would go beyond existing and reasonable levels of overlooking, outweighed the benefits of the proposal.

the social, environmental and economic benefits of the proposal including housing supply contribution on a brownfield site did not outweigh the harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of privacy

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H14Policy RE2Policy RE7Policy HOS4Policy DH1Policy HOS2Policy HOS3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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