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Allowed10 July 20266004908

Land off Paddocks Lane - The Paddocks (Adjoining Godfrey Close), East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0LX

Planning appeal 6004908 at Land off Paddocks Lane - The Paddocks (Adjoining Godfrey Close), East Hanney, Wantage, OX12 0LX (Vale of White Horse) was allowed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector K Townend, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the conditions are reasonable or necessary in the interests of the protection and enhancement of biodiversity.

Erection of 5 residential dwellings under 10 metres high with adequate private roadway space and turning facilities for fire service vehicles

Authority
Vale of White Horse
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Townend
Postcode
OX12 0LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the conditions are reasonable or necessary in the interests of the protection and enhancement of biodiversity
  • whether the conditions are reasonable or necessary in the interests of flood risk and effective drainage

What decided it

The conditions were varied to remove unnecessary detail and duplication while retaining those reasonably necessary to protect biodiversity and ensure adequate drainage, with the Inspector rejecting arguments that the development was rendered unviable as viability is not a consideration in assessing biodiversity net gain baselines.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 46Core Policy 42Development Policy 23South and Vale Joint Design Guide
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 187Paragraph 193

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