Planning appeal decision
The Old Bull Inn, Filkins, Lechlade, GL7 3HU
Planning appeal 3311603 at The Old Bull Inn, Filkins, Lechlade, GL7 3HU (West Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 20 October 2023 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Filkins and Broughton Poggs Conservation Area.
the conversion of the existing forge and adjoining barn/outbuilding to create an independent dwelling together with associated works
- Authority
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- GL7 3HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Filkins and Broughton Poggs Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of The Old Bull Inn and Horseshoe House as a listed building
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the listed building, with appropriate conditions securing the removal of permitted development rights and privacy protection.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EH9Policy EH10Policy EH13Policy EH11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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