33, Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HJ

Planning appeal 3368646 at 33, Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HJ (Oxford City Council) was dismissed on 18 November 2025 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a part single, part two storey side and rear extension and external stair to create 2 x 1 bed flats (Use Class C3). Erection of a single storey rear extension to existing dwelling. Provision of car parking, bin and cycle storage

Authority: Oxford City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bromley N
Postcode: OX4 6HJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposed development would secure a sustainable drainage scheme
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 33 Blackbird Leys Road (the host property) with regard to daylight

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the dominant and incongruous extension, combined with the failure to demonstrate a sustainable drainage scheme, outweighed the minor housing benefits.

the minor benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits did not outweigh the identified harm to character and appearance and the lack of a suitable drainage scheme

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DH1Policy G6Policy RE4Policy H14Policy RE7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 57

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