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Allowed27 March 20266003371

The Woodman Inn, New Yatt Road, North Leigh, OX29 6TT

Planning appeal 6003371 at The Woodman Inn, New Yatt Road, North Leigh, OX29 6TT (West Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 27 March 2026 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the availability of community facilities.

the change of use from a public house to a single family home

Authority
West Oxfordshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Astley-Serougi B
Postcode
OX29 6TT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the availability of community facilities

What decided it

The appellant clearly demonstrated through professional valuation and marketing evidence that the Inn was no longer viable and incapable of being made viable, and appropriate alternative provision existed in the form of The Masons Arms within walking distance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy E5Policy E1Policy E4Policy OS2Policy H2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 88Paragraph 98Paragraph 135Paragraph 96Paragraph 57

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