Planning appeal decision
Hill Barn, The Hill, Shilton, OX18 4AG
Planning appeal 3317638 at Hill Barn, The Hill, Shilton, OX18 4AG (West Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 1 March 2024 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the listed buildings to the southwest of the site and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Shilton Conservation Area.
closure of existing vehicular access and provision of a new driveway access and associated works
- Authority
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- OX18 4AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the listed buildings to the southwest of the site and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Shilton Conservation Area
What decided it
The considerable harm to the setting of the Grade II* listed building group and the character and appearance of the conservation area, which would not be outweighed by the modest safety benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy OS2Policy OS4Policy EH9Policy EH10Policy SH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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