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Allowed30 January 20243328237

Ledard, 8 Rotherfield Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1NN

Planning appeal 3328237 at Ledard, 8 Rotherfield Road, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1NN (South Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of single dwelling with set-back top floor, carport and cycle/waste store with associated works using existing access from Peppard Lane

Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
RG9 1NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The set-back design of the top floor, retention of mature trees filtering views from the highway, and the presence of other modern and three-storey properties in the area meant the proposed dwelling would be compatible with its surroundings and accord with design policies DES1, DES2 and SD3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DES1DES2SD3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56Paragraph 54

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