The Paddock, Preston Crowmarsh, WALLINGFORD, OX10 6SL

erection of replacement dwelling following demolition of existing annex with separate residential use and swimming pool

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on protected species, namely Great Crested Newts (newts)
the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would risk committing an offence against the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 by potentially harming Great Crested Newts without adequate licensing or evidence of compliance, and would harmfully consolidate built development in the countryside contrary to Development Plan policies.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV2(3), Policy H16, Policy H18, Policy STRAT1(ix), Policy ENV1, Policy DES2, Policy DES1, Policy NP27, Policy NP7, Policy NP28, Policy NP5, Policy NP1

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