68 Bodley Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 3UA

Planning appeal 3331068 at 68 Bodley Road, Littlemore, Oxford, OX4 3UA (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 2 April 2024 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupiers of the development with particular regard to the communal living space together with outlook and daylight for the occupant of bedroom No 3.

a change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to Large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis). Provision of 1no. car parking space. Provision of bin and bike stores

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Wilkinson H
Postcode: OX4 3UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupiers of the development with particular regard to the communal living space together with outlook and daylight for the occupant of bedroom No 3
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the provision of the bin and bicycle storage provision
whether the proposal would provide adequate bin storage, bicycle, and car parking provision

What decided it

The proposal would not provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to insufficient communal living space and poor outlook for bedroom No 3, conflicting with Local Plan policies requiring compliance with good practice guidance on HMO amenities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H6Policy H15Policy RE7Policy DH1Policy M3Policy M5Policy DH7

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