Land To Rear Of Wheelwright Cottage, Main Street, North Newington, Oxfordshire, OX15 6AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the North Newington Conservation Area
• whether the location of the proposal is acceptable having regard to the Council's development strategy
• the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
• whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for its future occupants, with regard to living space
• whether the proposed access and parking arrangements are acceptable with regard to highway safety

What decided it

The modest scale, single-storey height, appropriate materials, and careful siting of the proposal meant it would not harm the conservation area or listed building setting, would constitute acceptable infilling, and would not unacceptably affect neighbours' amenity or highway safety.