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Dismissed5 August 20253366904

56 Asquith Road, Oxford, OX4 4RH

Planning appeal 3366904 at 56 Asquith Road, Oxford, OX4 4RH (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 5 August 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings.

demolition of the existing rear extension and the erection of a single storey rear extension

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
OX4 4RH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings
  • the living conditions for the occupiers of No. 15 Deveraux Place in terms of outlook and light
  • the amenity of the remaining garden area at the appeal dwelling for existing and future residents

What decided it

The proposed extension would cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance, significantly harm living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and light, and leave inadequate garden amenity, contrary to local plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DH1Policy H14Policy RE7Policy H16
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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