®Planning appeal decision
Reynards Lodge, North Lane, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire, OX25 3RG
Planning appeal 3371458 at Reynards Lodge, North Lane, Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire, OX25 3RG (Cherwell District Council) was dismissed on 4 February 2026 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Weston on the Green Conservation Area.
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- Authority
- Cherwell District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Astley-Serougi B
- Postcode
- OX25 3RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Weston on the Green Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants with regard to outlook and daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The harm to the conservation area as a designated heritage asset, combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupants, outweighs the modest housing benefit, particularly as footnote 7 of paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework provides a strong reason for refusal where heritage harm is identified.
The benefits of four dwellings and contribution to housing provision were outweighed by less than substantial but considerable harm to the conservation area and other harms to character and appearance and living conditions of future occupants, with the presumption in favour of sustainable development not applying due to heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996Policies E1, H2, H4 and C4 of the Weston-on-the-Green Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2031
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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