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Allowed28 April 20253352135

Lancing, 11A Weston Road, Lewknor, Oxfordshire, OX49 5TX

Planning appeal 3352135 at Lancing, 11A Weston Road, Lewknor, Oxfordshire, OX49 5TX (South Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 28 April 2025 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

division of site; construction of a new house and retention of existing bungalow

Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jarvis P
Postcode
OX49 5TX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's traditional design, appropriate positioning, and sympathetic relationship to surrounding properties and the conservation area would not harm the character and appearance of the area, which was the main issue.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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