56A and 56B Hurst Rise Road, OXFORD, OX2 9HQ

the demolition of existing dwelling and associated outbuildings. Erection of 2 new 4 bed dwellings with associated bin and bike stores, without complying with condition 2 attached to planning permission Ref P16/V0508/FUL, dated 19 May 2016

Authority: Vale of White Horse District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Aqbal M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the 'variation' of Condition 2 is reasonable and necessary having regard to the overall design of the development and the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The as-built dwellings are not significantly or unacceptably different to the layout and external appearance of the dwellings as approved under the 2016 permission, and the variation of Condition 2 would not harm the overall design or character and appearance of the area.

Plan policies cited: Policy HS1 of the North Hinksey Parish Neighbourhood Plan 2031, Policy CP37 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan 2031, Part 1

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