Little Brook, The Colony, 7 Colony Road, Sibford Gower, OX15 5RY

Planning appeal 3371102 at Little Brook, The Colony, 7 Colony Road, Sibford Gower, OX15 5RY (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 17 December 2025 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, in addition to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sibford Gower and Burdrop Conservation Area.

revised roof slope from the consented drawings ref 2100437/F

Authority: Cherwell District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Phillips B
Postcode: OX15 5RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the listed building or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, in addition to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sibford Gower and Burdrop Conservation Area

What decided it

The outbuilding's traditional appearance, limited scale, and use of appropriate materials ensure it remains subservient to the listed building and sits comfortably within the rural agricultural character of the conservation area, thereby preserving the heritage asset and its setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ESD15Policy C18Policy C28

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