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Allowed26 November 20256001257

10, Manor Drive, Horspath, Oxfordshire, OX33 1RW

Planning appeal 6001257 at 10, Manor Drive, Horspath, Oxfordshire, OX33 1RW (South Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 26 November 2025 by Inspector Pipkin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

Erection of single oak garage for parking of a vehicle, proposed hardstanding to driveway and external LED lights to structure (Retrospective)

Authority
South Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Pipkin R
Postcode
OX33 1RW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regards to visual intrusion

What decided it

The garage's low height, downslope position, and restricted visibility from the public realm, combined with the quality of materials and design, meant it caused negligible harm to character and appearance and did not result in visual intrusion harmful to neighbouring amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy STRAT1Policy DES6

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