Planning appeal decision
Glenwood, Buckland, Faringdon, SN7 8QS
Planning appeal 3329736 at Glenwood, Buckland, Faringdon, SN7 8QS (Vale of White Horse District Council) was allowed on 5 February 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the Buckland Conservation Area as a result of scale, bulk, design and external appearance.
ground floor single storey extensions, front aspect porch and extend garage to rear. First floor extension over utility-entrance-garage to create bedrooms. Second floor, storage area access with dormers (sustainability light). Ground level, change drive layout to allow better movement and parking of vehicles commensurate with number of bedrooms. Include EV point externally or to garage internally. Temporary container to front aspect allowing storage of assets whilst work is carried out
- Authority
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- SN7 8QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the Buckland Conservation Area as a result of scale, bulk, design and external appearance.
What decided it
The proposal would introduce design features more characteristic of the village and would result in a neutral impact to the special character of the Buckland Conservation Area, with no harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP39Policy CP37Policy DP37Policy DP38
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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