55 Field Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6PA

Planning appeal 3345514 at 55 Field Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6PA (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 8 October 2024 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether occupiers of the proposed dwelling would have adequate private outdoor amenity space.

demolition of the existing garage, W.C. and store. Erection of a two storey side and rear extension to create a 1 x 1 bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). Removal of 1no window to the rear elevation. Provision of car parking, private amenity space, bin and cycle stores, and a dropped kerb. Installation of air source heat pump

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bell-Williamson J
Postcode: OX4 6PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether occupiers of the proposed dwelling would have adequate private outdoor amenity space
whether the size of the proposed dwelling would provide an adequate standard of accommodation
whether the proposed parking arrangements for No 55 would provide safe access for its occupants
whether safe access from the proposed dwelling in the event of flooding would be possible

What decided it

The proposal failed to comply with multiple development plan policies on amenity space, accommodation standards, parking safety, and flood risk, with no overriding considerations sufficient to outweigh these material harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H16Policy H15Policy RE7Policy RE3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114

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