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Dismissed13 January 20253346090

Slatters Barn, Epwell Road, Shutford, Banbury, OX15 6HE

Planning appeal 3346090 at Slatters Barn, Epwell Road, Shutford, Banbury, OX15 6HE (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2025 by Inspector Long M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the development having regard to the development plan and national policy.

the installation of two shepherd's huts for use as holiday lets & construction of a driveway to the shepherd's huts

Authority
Cherwell District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Long M
Postcode
OX15 6HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the development having regard to the development plan and national policy

What decided it

The appeal site is not a suitable location for tourism development as it is remote from services, facilities and visitor attractions, lacks accessibility by sustainable transport, and there is no demonstrable need for additional tourist accommodation in this area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SLE 3Policy SLE4Policy ESD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 88Paragraph 89

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