Part Os Parcels 0700 And 2800 , Ne Of Godington Hall, Street Through Godington, Godington, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 9AE

Planning appeal 3337069 at Part Os Parcels 0700 And 2800 , Ne Of Godington Hall, Street Through Godington, Godington, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 9AE (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 6 September 2024 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the location for the proposed use, with particular regard to local and national policy.

the change of use of agricultural building to car storage falling within Use Class B8 of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order, 1987 (as amended)

Authority: Cherwell District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Williams K
Postcode: OX27 9AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The suitability of the location for the proposed use, with particular regard to local and national policy
The safe and efficient operation of the highway network with particular regard to the rural character of the area

What decided it

The unique operational requirements of the vehicle auction business and the demonstrated lack of suitable alternative locations within a reasonable radius, combined with acceptable highway impacts, justified the rural location in accordance with NPPF paragraph 88 and local plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SLE 1Policy ESD 1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 88Paragraph 89

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