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Dismissed19 February 20253352920

108 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9HY

Planning appeal 3352920 at 108 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9HY (Vale of White Horse District Council) was dismissed on 19 February 2025 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the site and the locality.

Proposed new C3 Dwelling house within curtilage of dwelling 108 Cumnor Hill including engineering works to the embankment

Authority
Vale of White Horse District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
OX2 9HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the site and the locality
  • The living conditions of surrounding occupiers, with particular emphasis on outlook and sense of enclosure

What decided it

The extent of engineering works, retaining walls, and land profiling required to construct the dwelling would create a highly manufactured appearance fundamentally at odds with the natural topography and semi-rural character of the area, causing significant detriment to character and appearance contrary to local design policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 37Policy DBC1Policy DBC3Policy DP23
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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