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Dismissed12 March 20253357422

61 Burford Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3AQ

Planning appeal 3357422 at 61 Burford Road, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3AQ (West Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 12 March 2025 by Inspector Simms S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

off street parking to existing dwelling

Authority
West Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Simms S
Postcode
OX18 3AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The harm to the uncluttered character and verdant appearance of the main road frontage caused by introducing vehicle activity and hard surfacing outweighs the benefits of an additional parking space and security and flexibility advantages.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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