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

Planning appeal 3308119 at 56A and 56B Hurst Rise Road, Oxford, OX2 9HQ (Vale of White Horse District Council) was allowed on 4 December 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: OX2 9HQ

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.

What the Inspector cited

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

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