Planning appeal decision
10 Hensington Close, Woodstock, OX20 1LZ
Planning appeal 3365914 at 10 Hensington Close, Woodstock, OX20 1LZ (West Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 7 August 2025 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character of the original dwellinghouse.
demolition of existing garage, conservatory and rear single storey building and construction of side/rear extension
- Authority
- West Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- OX20 1LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character of the original dwellinghouse
What decided it
The proposal would maintain the visual balance and primacy of the semi-detached pair through clear visual distinctions and design elements that allow it to be viewed as a subservient addition, consistent with the West Oxfordshire Design Guide and local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy OS2Policy OS4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 58
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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