Satwell House, Satwell, Henley on Thames, RG9 4RB

landscaping works including the creation of a new access, the creation of a lake and substantial tree planting

Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rawle S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether or not it would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Chilterns National Landscape
Whether or not sufficient mitigation and enhancement measures would be implemented to ensure that the proposal would not unacceptably harm biodiversity with particular regard to the hedgerow located along the western boundary

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and failure to conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the Chilterns National Landscape, particularly from the formal entrance and access drive, outweighed the moderate benefits from biodiversity net gain.

Plan policies cited: Policy DES1, Policy DES2, Policy ENV1, Policy ENV2

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