Chapel Cottage, Wroxton Lane, Horley, BANBURY, OX15 6BD

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

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.

Framework references: 199, 200, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy ESD 15, Policy C28

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