Mill Cottage, 14 Mill Lane, Great Haseley, OX44 7JU

Planning appeal 6000984 at Mill Cottage, 14 Mill Lane, Great Haseley, OX44 7JU (South Oxfordshire District Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance, including the Great Haseley Conservation Area and the setting of a Grade II Listed building.

for the: Creation of a Driveway Entrance, section of the existing wall will be re-opened to allow for the installation of a 3-metre-wide, 5-bar gate to provide access to the driveway. Retaining Wall: A stone-clad retaining wall will be constructed inside the property to support the driveway Verge Modifications: The verge will be opened up and tapered with a gentle sweep on both sides into the driveway. Steps Installation: Steps will be installed in the northwest corner of the driveway to provide access to the house. (Amended plans received 28 July 2025)

Authority: South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Aqbal M
Postcode: OX44 7JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance, including the Great Haseley Conservation Area and the setting of a Grade II Listed building

What decided it

The identified harm to the Conservation Area and listed building setting, combined with the absence of sufficiently compelling public benefits to outweigh this harm, particularly given the statutory requirement to afford great weight to heritage conservation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy ENV6Policy ENV7Policy ENV8

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