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Allowed18 June 20266004874

6 Bowmont Square, Bicester, OX26 2GJ

Planning appeal 6004874 at 6 Bowmont Square, Bicester, OX26 2GJ (Cherwell District Council) was allowed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector G Sibley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the shipping container upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 42 Medina Gardens with regard to outlook.

retrospective planning application for: onsite use and location of commercial shipping container for stock storage purposes only; installation and mounting of external wall mounted condenser fan units for the use of shop installed aircon and cabinet chillers; construction of permanent access ramp / steps with guardrail all to provide inclusive shop access

Authority
Cherwell District Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Inspector
G Sibley
Postcode
OX26 2GJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the shipping container upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 42 Medina Gardens with regard to outlook
  • The effect of the condenser fan units upon the occupiers of nearby dwellings with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The close siting of the container directly to the rear of the neighbouring garden, combined with its height, bulk and width relative to the modest garden size, creates an oppressive environment that harms outlook and living conditions, outweighing the functional need for storage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1Policy C31 of the Cherwell Local PlanPolicy ENV1 of the Cherwell Local Plan

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