Planning appeal decision
17 White Road, East Hendred, Wantage, England, OX12 8JG
Planning appeal 3348584 at 17 White Road, East Hendred, Wantage, England, OX12 8JG (Vale of White Horse District Council) was allowed on 16 April 2025 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.
‘Two-story side extension to accommodate a large downstairs bedroom for an elderly disabled relative and a new master bedroom upstairs. Along with a single-story rear extension is proposed to create a new kitchen dining area.’
- Authority
- Vale of White Horse District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kay D
- Postcode
- OX12 8JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
- The living conditions of neighbours because of overlooking or a perception of overlooking
What decided it
The proposals accord with the development plan policies on character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours, with conditions adequately addressing privacy concerns through obscure glazing and restricted window opening.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 37Development Policy 23
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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