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Allowed13 October 20233315481

Land Ne of Fringford Study Centre, Rectory Lane, Fringford, OX27 8DP

Planning appeal 3315481 at Land Ne of Fringford Study Centre, Rectory Lane, Fringford, OX27 8DP (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the construction of a four-bedroom detached dwelling with garage and access

Authority
Cherwell District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wilkinson H
Postcode
OX27 8DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The retention of all but one protected tree and the contextually appropriate scale and appearance of the dwelling meant the proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area, which was the main issue.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ESD 15Policy C28Policy C30Policy C33Local Plan Policy 1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 54

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