Horse & Harrow, Main Street, West Hagbourne, OX11 0NB

change of use of land (currently Sui Generis) to provide additional residential garden space (Use Class C3) associated with planning application (ref no. P22/S3609/FUL) submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council

Authority: Vale of White Horse District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Castle S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Hagbourne Conservation Area
the viability of the Horse and Harrow Public House

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and would not prejudice the viability of the public house, thereby complying with the development plan when taken as a whole.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP37, Policy CP39, Policy CP44, Policy DP37, Policy DP9

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