Planning appeal decision
The Paddock, Preston Crowmarsh, Wallingford, OX10 6SL
Planning appeal 3313822 at The Paddock, Preston Crowmarsh, Wallingford, OX10 6SL (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on protected species, namely Great Crested Newts (newts).
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
- Postcode
- OX10 6SL
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2(3)Policy H16Policy H18Policy STRAT1(ix)Policy ENV1Policy DES2Policy DES1Policy NP27Policy NP7Policy NP28Policy NP5Policy NP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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