Planning appeal decision
15 Farmfield Road, Banbury, OX16 9AP
Planning appeal 3321971 at 15 Farmfield Road, Banbury, OX16 9AP (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 5 March 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
for the demolition of 2 garages and replacement with 2 x 2-bedroom semi-detached dwellings, with access off Beechfield Crescent
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- OX16 9AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 17 Farmfield Road
What decided it
The proposed development would be detrimental to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, conflicting with development plan policies with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD15saved policy C28saved policy C30
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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