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Allowed28 June 20243337890

Willow Cottage, Gravel Pits Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1PX

Planning appeal 3337890 at Willow Cottage, Gravel Pits Lane, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1PX (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 28 June 2024 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of an outbuilding and change of use of land to domestic residential

Authority
Cherwell District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Price A
Postcode
OX5 1PX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The outbuilding's limited visibility, acceptable materials in context of existing domestic features and parking areas nearby, and compliance with local design policies meant the development had no harmful effect on character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ESD15Policy C28Policy C33

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