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Allowed16 May 20243325338

Land at Yarnells Hill, Botley, Oxfordshire, OX2 9GE

Planning appeal 3325338 at Land at Yarnells Hill, Botley, Oxfordshire, OX2 9GE (Vale of White Horse District Council) was allowed on 16 May 2024 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the development on biodiversity, including a protected species.

the erection of three detached dwellings, including access and landscaping

Authority
Vale of White Horse District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Phillips B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect of the development on biodiversity, including a protected species

What decided it

The proposed mitigation measures, including detailed drainage design, sustainable drainage systems, and badger relocation with Natural England oversight, would prevent unacceptable harm to the Lowland Fen habitat and badger population, allowing the development to proceed in accordance with development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP46Policy GS2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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