®Planning appeal decision
Land West of The Nursery, 6 Oxford Road, Eynsham, OX29 4HG
the erection of 1 self-build dwelling and garage
- Authority
- West Oxfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- OX29 4HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the Scheduled Monument
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Eynsham Conservation Area
- Whether the proposal would preserve the settings of the Grade II* listed Church of St Leonard and Grade II listed The Shrubbery
What decided it
The individual and cumulative harm to the Scheduled Monument, Grade II* listed Church, and Conservation Area, which are designated heritage assets of the highest significance, provides a strong reason for refusal under NPPF paragraph 11d that outweighs the modest housing and economic benefits of a single dwelling.
The modest benefits of one additional dwelling, short-term construction benefits, and social and economic benefits from occupation were outweighed by the substantial weight given to the conservation of designated heritage assets, particularly the Scheduled Monument, resulting in refusal despite the Council's lack of five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11, 212
Plan policies cited: Policy OS2, Policy OS4, Policy EH9, Policy EH10, Policy EH11, Policy EH13, Policy EH15, Policy EW10, Policy H2, Policy H5, Policy ENP2, Policy ENP14
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.