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Allowed1 August 20253365257

Fourways North Street, Islip, Kidlington, OX5 2SQ

Planning appeal 3365257 at Fourways North Street, Islip, Kidlington, OX5 2SQ (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 1 August 2025 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, 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 area including the Islip Conservation Area.

demolition of existing bungalow, construction of two houses

Authority
Cherwell District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Astley-Serougi B
Postcode
OX5 2SQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the Islip Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed development's sympathetic design incorporating traditional materials and features characteristic of the immediate locality would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and comply with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ESD15Saved Policy C28Saved Policy C30
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 57

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