Leys Farm, Hook Norton, Banbury, OX15 5BZ

the change of use of land from agricultural to residential and construction of swimming pool with associated landscaping

Authority: Cherwell District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Bayliss G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the setting and significance of a nearby listed building
the effect of the proposed development on ecology

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant and permanent less than substantial harm to the setting and significance of a designated heritage asset with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm, and would conflict with development plan policies on heritage conservation and biodiversity.

Framework references: 202, 212, 213, 214

Plan policies cited: Policy HN-CC1, Policy HN-CC2, Policy HN-CC3, Policy ESD10, Policy ESD11, Policy ESD13, Policy ESD15, Policy C28, Policy C30

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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