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Dismissed29 January 20266001308

1 Cherry Tree Close, Southmoor, Abingdon, OX13 5BB

Planning appeal 6001308 at 1 Cherry Tree Close, Southmoor, Abingdon, OX13 5BB (Vale of White Horse District Council) was dismissed on 29 January 2026 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposed opening hours (11AM to 11PM) would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

Change of use from beauty clinic to takeaway with internal alterations, new kitchen and commercial extractor system; appeal against condition restricting opening hours to 11AM-10PM

Authority
Vale of White Horse District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
OX13 5BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that the proposed opening hours (11AM to 11PM) would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed extended opening hours would generate unacceptable and harmful noise and disturbance at unsocial hours, conflicting with Development Policies 23 and 25 of the Local Plan which protect neighbouring amenity from noise-generating development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DP23DP25
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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