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Dismissed18 June 20253361952

23 Bernwood Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9LG

Planning appeal 3361952 at 23 Bernwood Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9LG (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2025 by Inspector Wilson D, 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 and host property.

Change of use of dwelling house (Use Class C3) to supported living accommodation for adults (Use Class C2), demolition of outbuilding/shed, two storey side extension and part single storey/part two storey rear extension

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
OX3 9LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host property
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to sunlight, daylight, noise and disturbance
  • whether adequate parking would be provided
  • ecology with regard to bats

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, parking provision, and unresolved ecological concerns outweighed the significant weight given to meeting housing with care needs.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy H11Policy H14Policy RE7Policy RE8Policy M3Policy G2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 187

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