480 Banbury Road, OXFORD, OX2 8EN

Construction of a 2-bedroom detached dwellinghouse (C3 use) to be known as 480a Banbury Road with associated amenity, secure bicycle parking and recycling and refuse storage provisions

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Conde L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers
the effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area by appearing as cramped, inappropriate infill development that conflicts with the spacious residential character of the locality, and would provide inadequate living conditions to future occupiers through insufficient quality outdoor amenity space.

Framework references: 12, 175

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy DH1, Policy RE2, Policy G6, Policy RE7, Policy H14, Policy RE1, Policy H15, Policy H16, Policy G1, Policy G2, Policy G7, Policy G8

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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