®Planning appeal decision
Land adjacent 53 and 54 Hambleside, Bicester, OX26 2GB
construction of a self-build two storey, two bed, three-person house
- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Laver J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 54 Hambleside, with regard to outlook
- highway safety
What decided it
The adverse impacts of the proposed development on character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and highway safety would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of one additional dwelling to housing supply when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The limited benefits of one additional dwelling to housing supply and associated social and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and highway safety.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy ESD15, Saved Policy C28, Saved Policy C30
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.