Planning appeal decision
3 Ridgemont Close, Summertown, Oxford, Oxon, OX2 7PJ
Planning appeal 3314302 at 3 Ridgemont Close, Summertown, Oxford, Oxon, OX2 7PJ (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 29 March 2023 by Inspector Langford-Tejrar K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
Demolition of the existing conservatory and porch to north-east elevation. Erection of a single storey extension to north-east elevation with formation of 2No. dormer windows and insertion of 1No. rooflight in association with loft conversion. Erection of a single storey extension to the south-west elevation, with replacement of balcony doors with window, insertion of 2No. additional windows at ground and first floor and insertion of 4No. rooflights. Insertion of flue to north-east roofslope. Formation of new vehicle access from Woodstock Road, with provision of dropped kerb, carparking, entrance gates and associated landscaping
- Authority
- Oxford City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Langford-Tejrar K
- Postcode
- OX2 7PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with development plan policies on design quality and highway safety, with no material considerations outweighing these conflicts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy HOS2Policy M3Policy RE7
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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