3 Ridgemont Close, Summertown, OXFORD, Oxon, OX2 7PJ

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy DH1, Policy HOS2, Policy M3, Policy RE7

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