Planning appeal decision
52 Cranmer Road, Oxford, OX4 2QF
Planning appeal 3329506 at 52 Cranmer Road, Oxford, OX4 2QF (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 18 December 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the host dwelling, the prevailing character and form of development in the area and visual amenity.
erection of a part single storey part two storey rear and side extension. Insertion of 2 no. windows to side elevation. Conversion of garage to store and alterations to 1 no. door
- Authority
- Oxford City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- OX4 2QF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the host dwelling, the prevailing character and form of development in the area and visual amenity.
What decided it
The proposal would result in poor quality design that is visually awkward, cluttered and jarring, failing to be subservient to the original dwelling and contrary to Policy DH1 and paragraph 130 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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