Planning appeal decision
1 Elizabeth Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9LZ
Planning appeal 3331376 at 1 Elizabeth Rise, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9LZ (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 26 April 2024 by Inspector McKay L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed rear extension on the character and appearance of the area.
2 storey rear extension, removal of chimney on south west elevation (revised scheme of 22/03323/F)
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McKay L
- Postcode
- OX16 9LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed rear extension on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed rear extension on flood risk
What decided it
The proposed rear extension would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would not result in additional flood risk, complying with Policy ESD 15 of the Cherwell Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD 15
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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