Singe Wood Stables, Lane To Singe Wood, WHITE OAK GREEN, HAILEY, OXFORDSHIRE, OX29 9XP

the conversion of stables into two bedroom living accommodation for letting purposes

Authority: West Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Murray D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal accords with the strategy in the development plan
The effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan strategy for countryside development and would harm character and appearance, and these conflicts are not outweighed by the benefits of tourism accommodation given the site's poor accessibility and lack of exceptional design quality.

The conflict with the development plan and harm to character and appearance were not outweighed by the benefits of additional tourism accommodation, particularly given accessibility issues and the lack of exceptional design quality required for new build development in the countryside.

Framework references: 69, 11, 5, 6

Plan policies cited: Policy OS2, Policy H2, Policy E3, Policy OS4, Policy H1 of the Hailey Neighbourhood Plan

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