Chinnor Road, Crowell, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4RG

the Conversion of home office into self contained 1 bed dwelling with associated carport and parking

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including the setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which the surrounding listed buildings (The Granary, Grade II; Manor Farm, Grade II; Ellwood House, Grade II) possess
The living conditions of the future occupiers of the appeal site, with particular consideration to outlook, privacy and provision of private garden space

What decided it

The proposed change of use and associated infrastructure, particularly the tall boundary fencing and small enclosed courtyard garden, would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the locality and would provide unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, conflicting with Local Plan Policies DES1, DES2, DES5 and DES6.

Framework references: 134, 135

Plan policies cited: DES1, DES2, DES5, DES6

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