Planning appeal decision
15 Oxford Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UN
Planning appeal 3317994 at 15 Oxford Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UN (West Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 22 June 2023 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
the demolition of rear flat roof extension and erection of a two-storey rear extension, including a carport to the side of the existing property
- Authority
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McAndrew R
- Postcode
- OX20 1UN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
What decided it
The cumulative visual impact of the proposed extension and carport would unduly harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and appeal site, contrary to local plan policies and NPPF guidance on good quality design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy OS2Policy OS4Policy EH2Policy H6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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