Planning appeal decision
11 Kiln Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8HA
Planning appeal 3326200 at 11 Kiln Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8HA (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 29 November 2023 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area around Kiln Lane and Downside Road.
the demolition of an existing rear single storey extension and erection of a two-storey side and rear extension, together with provision of external insulated render
- Authority
- Oxford City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- OX3 8HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area around Kiln Lane and Downside Road
- The living conditions of the occupiers of No 13 Kiln Lane and No 2 Downside Road by way of overshadowing and outlook
What decided it
The wide range of existing design features and extensions in the immediate vicinity of the junction, combined with the marginal impact on the 45 and 25 degree lines and the replacement nature of the rear extension, meant the proposal would not conflict with Policies DH1 and H14 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1Policy H14Policy R4
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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