Planning appeal decision
Shillbrook Cottage, Shilton, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4AB
Planning appeal 3306343 at Shillbrook Cottage, Shilton, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4AB (West Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 23 March 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would affect the setting of a designated heritage asset and preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Shilton Conservation Area.
a natural stone boundary wall
- Authority
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- OX18 4AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would affect the setting of a designated heritage asset and preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Shilton Conservation Area
- Whether the proposal would affect the living conditions of the occupiers of April House
What decided it
The proposed wall would replace existing boundary treatment of similar scale and height in the same location, and the use of natural dry stone would complement rather than harm the heritage assets and conservation area character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- OS2OS4H6EH11EH10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 203
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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