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Dismissed28 October 20253368016

Virgo Beauty, High Street, Goring, Oxfordshire, Reading, RG8 9AR

Planning appeal 3368016 at Virgo Beauty, High Street, Goring, Oxfordshire, Reading, RG8 9AR (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2025 by Inspector Brennan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling at Nappers Cottage, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.

Change of use from sui generis Beauty Salon to sui generis Wine Bar and Bottle Shop

Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Brennan P
Postcode
RG8 9AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling at Nappers Cottage, with particular reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The Noise Assessment failed to demonstrate with sufficient certainty that the proposed development would not cause unacceptable noise and disturbance to the neighbouring residential occupiers at Nappers Cottage, and the proposed mitigation measures could not be adequately secured without raising separate listed building consent issues.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV12Policy DES6Policy TC2Policy ENV6Policy ENV7Policy ENV8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 198

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