Planning appeal decision
Chapel Cottage, Wroxton Lane, Horley, Banbury, OX15 6BD
Planning appeal 3314213 at Chapel Cottage, Wroxton Lane, Horley, Banbury, OX15 6BD (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 18 December 2023 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed buildings or any features of special architectural or historic interest that they possess.
single-storey rear extension, removal of an existing door to create opening and removal of the window, and cut down of wall to FFL
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Scott A
- Postcode
- OX15 6BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed buildings or any features of special architectural or historic interest that they possess
- Whether the character or appearance of Horley Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced
What decided it
The public benefits of the proposal, which are minimal and primarily private rather than public, do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the special interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, contrary to paragraph 202 of the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD 15Policy C28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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