317, Hollow Way, Oxford, Oxon, OX3 7JE

erection of a part single, part two storey front and side extension. Removal of 1no. chimney. Insertion of 1no. window and alteration to 1no. window to rear elevation

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Marshall E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling, pair of semi-detached dwellings and street scene
Neighbouring residential amenity with regard to overbearingness and outlook
Surface and groundwater flow to the Lye Valley SSSI

What decided it

The proposal would fail to retain sufficient subservience to the host dwelling and would appear as a bulky, prominent addition that would detrimentally impact the character and appearance of the street scene and create an overbearing effect on neighbouring residential amenity.

Plan policies cited: Policy DH1, Policy H14, Policy RE7, Policy RE8, Policy G2, Policy RE4

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