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Dismissed26 March 20253353652

Cherry Tree House, 7 Evenlode, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1PQ

Planning appeal 3353652 at Cherry Tree House, 7 Evenlode, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 1PQ (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 26 March 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 locality.

described on the Application Form as ‘Dropped kerb along with tarmacing from road to the access in our rear garden. The current fence height will be lowered to allow safe entry and exit.’

Authority
Cherwell District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
OX16 1PQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the locality
  • The effect of the proposed development upon highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would cause adverse harm to both the character and appearance of the locality and highway safety, contrary to development plan policies, and the applicant's personal circumstances do not justify departure from these policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ESD15Saved Policy C28Saved Policy C30

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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