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Allowed16 September 20253358019

Land North Of Manor Farm, Noke, OX3 9TU

Planning appeal 3358019 at Land North Of Manor Farm, Noke, OX3 9TU (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 16 September 2025 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding landscape.

Development of a ground mounted solar farm incorporating the installation of solar PV panels, associated infrastructure and access, as well as landscape planting and designated ecological enhancement areas

Authority
Cherwell District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Major offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector
Gethin T
Postcode
OX3 9TU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding landscape

What decided it

The substantial and extensive environmental, social and economic benefits of the renewable energy development, particularly the generation of up to 26.6 megawatts of renewable energy and significant biodiversity net gain, were sufficient to outweigh the moderate landscape harm and conflict with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ESD 14Policy C28Policy ESD 5Policy ESD 13Policy ESD 15Policy ESD 10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 155

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