Planning appeal decision
18 Fairford Way, Bicester, OX26 4YG
Planning appeal 3314046 at 18 Fairford Way, Bicester, OX26 4YG (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 1 August 2023 by Inspector Wood T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the replacement of a conifer hedge with 3 fence panels with concrete posts
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wood T
- Postcode
- OX26 4YG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The fence is contrary to the established open and leafy character of the area, which is a striking and positive feature protected by the original planning condition, and the appellant's practical concerns do not outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD15Saved Policy C28
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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