3 Cornmarket, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3YS

Planning appeal 3364282 at 3 Cornmarket, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3YS (South Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 6 March 2026 by Inspector Hughes S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the appeal proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thame Conservation Area, including consideration of whether or not it would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building known as 'Powerhouse Music, 1 and 1A Cornmarket'.

the installation of 2 no. AC condensers, to be located on rear elevation facing rear yard; installation of 1 no. cold store unit, to be located on rear elevation facing rear yard; and the installation of 1 no. vent outlet, to be installed on rear elevation facing yard

Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hughes S
Postcode: OX9 3YS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the appeal proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thame Conservation Area, including consideration of whether or not it would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building known as 'Powerhouse Music, 1 and 1A Cornmarket'

What decided it

The modest scale, discreet positioning on the rear elevation below window cill level, and compatibility with the existing service yard character of The Shambles ensured the development would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the settings of listed buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy ENV6Policy ENV7Policy ENV8Policy CPQ1Policy CPQ3

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