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Dismissed5 February 20243319460

Land at Bishopswood Camp, Gallowstree Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9BT

Planning appeal 3319460 at Land at Bishopswood Camp, Gallowstree Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9BT (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 5 February 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would conserve or enhance the landscape character and scenic beauty of the Chilterns National Landscape Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

2 Gypsy pitches with dayrooms associated parking, access and services

Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
RG4 9BT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development would conserve or enhance the landscape character and scenic beauty of the Chilterns National Landscape Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • the effect on biodiversity
  • the effect on dormice
  • whether the development would be located in a suitable location having regard to accessibility to services and relationship to existing settlements
  • the effect on trees

What decided it

The significant and unmitigated harm to the landscape character and scenic beauty of the AONB, combined with unresolved concerns over biodiversity loss and dormice protection, outweighed the benefits of providing additional Gypsy and Traveller pitches.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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