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Allowed7 October 20253363591

Binfield Heath Stores, Arch Hill, Binfield Heath, Oxon, RG9 4DU

Planning appeal 3363591 at Binfield Heath Stores, Arch Hill, Binfield Heath, Oxon, RG9 4DU (South Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 7 October 2025 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the revised scheme on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of two semi-detached dwellings in the rear garden of Binfield Heath Stores including new shared driveway and entrance gates, accessed via Arch Hill (dwellings repositioned, roof lowered, external materials changed and supplementary statement regarding impact on village shop received 19th December 2023) without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref P23/S2237/FUL, dated 28 February 2024

Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
RG9 4DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the revised scheme on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether satisfactory living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the revised scheme, having regard to outdoor space

What decided it

The revised scheme's hipped roof design and brick exterior would integrate appropriately into the residential character of the area without material harm, and the total outdoor amenity space provided would be adequate for future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy DES5Policy DES6Policy TRANS5Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy BH6Policy BH8

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