Land south of Whitchurch Hill, Whitchurch Hill, RG8 7PN

Demolition of existing stables and redevelopment of site to comprise a detached residential dwellinghouse and associated outbuildings, relocated

Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cuthbert L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would conserve or enhance the scenic beauty of the landscape within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the development strategy for the area

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to conserve or enhance the scenic beauty of the Chilterns AONB due to its disproportionate bulk, incongruous materials, and large glazed areas that conflict with traditional village vernacular.

Framework references: 176

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1, Policy DES1, Policy DES2, Policy H16, Policy H1, Policy H6

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