Planning appeal decision
44-45 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AP
Planning appeal 3330874 at 44-45 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AP (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 22 July 2024 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on crime and the fear of crime in the local area.
Proposed installation of an ATM to be installed through the shopfront left had window, to the left of the central entrance door and brick pier. Right of the left hand window as a through glass installation. NCR Self Serve 6626 ATM fascia with NCR 6626 A Standard Surround Signage
- Authority
- Oxford City Council
- Appeal type
- advert · Advertisement Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pickernell E
- Postcode
- OX1 4AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on crime and the fear of crime in the local area
What decided it
The proposal would result in an unacceptable increase in crime and fear of crime in the local area, and the illuminated ATM signage would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH6Policy S1Policy DH1Policy DH2Policy DH3Policy RE7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 96Paragraph 135
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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