Planning appeal decision
72a & 72 B Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7BZ
Planning appeal 3337225 at 72a & 72 B Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7BZ (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 10 July 2024 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of a first-floor rear extension, second floor rear extension. Juliet balcony and a balcony in association with a loft conversion. Insertion of 2no. roof lights to the front roof slope and 1no. window to south side elevation. Alteration to first floor rear window. Erection of new external rear stairs
- Authority
- Oxford City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Goldberg V
- Postcode
- OX3 7BZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 74 Windmill Road, with particular reference to daylight and outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would respect local character and have an acceptable effect on neighbouring living conditions, particularly daylight and outlook, in compliance with relevant local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DH1 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036Policy CIP1 of the Headington Neighbourhood PlanPolicy H14 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036Policy RE7 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036
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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