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Dismissed17 August 20233310171

Sheringham House, Crowmarsh Hill, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BG

Planning appeal 3310171 at Sheringham House, Crowmarsh Hill, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BG (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 August 2023 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Existing garage and dwelling retained, demolish rear single storey extension. Proposed two storey single dwelling C3

Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gee R
Postcode
OX10 8BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • the effect upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Sheringham House with particular regard to light and outlook

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's incongruous design, including its unbalanced fenestration, excessive width, and squat roof pitch, would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area and fail to conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, with limited benefits insufficient to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy ENV1Policy DES6Policy CRP4

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