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Allowed29 January 20253349454

19 Hids Copse Road, Cumnor Hill , Oxford, Oxfordshire , OX2 9JJ

Planning appeal 3349454 at 19 Hids Copse Road, Cumnor Hill , Oxford, Oxfordshire , OX2 9JJ (Vale of White Horse District Council) was allowed on 29 January 2025 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed plot subdivision on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

conversion of existing garage and pool building and creation of a new parking area

Authority
Vale of White Horse District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
OX2 9JJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed plot subdivision on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The appeal building's modest scale, substantial setback from the road, and mature boundary landscaping would ensure it did not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area, which is defined by individual house designs, variety, and organic plot shapes.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 37 of the Vale of White Horse Local Plan 2031 – Part OnePolicy DBC1 of the Cumnor Parish Neighbourhood Development PlanPolicy DBC3 of the Cumnor Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan

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