Planning appeal decision
5 Mill Lane, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3LP
Planning appeal 3344807 at 5 Mill Lane, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3LP (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers (Mair's House) with regard to outlook, light, and overbearingness.
natural ironstone extension to rear of property with natural slate roof incorporating 1 no conservation rooflight, internal alterations and removal of timber shed and replacement with timber garden studio (revised scheme of 16/00978/F)
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- OX17 3LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers (Mair's House) with regard to outlook, light, and overbearingness
What decided it
The proposal would not adversely affect the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier as a result of outlook, loss of light or overbearingness, particularly given the modest scale increase compared to previously approved schemes and the orientation and fenestration of the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Cherwell Local Plan 2011 to 2031 Policy ESD15Cherwell Local Plan 1996 saved Policy C30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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