®Planning appeal decision
108 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9HY
Planning appeal 6006499 at 108 Cumnor Hill, Oxford, OX2 9HY (Vale of White Horse) was dismissed on 30 June 2026 by Inspector K Townend, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development, with particular regard to the character of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties.
permission in principle for residential development of a two-storey 4-5 apartment dwelling with sloping driveway. Ground floor level roof top parking (covered and enclosed), bicycle shed and dustbin store
- Authority
- Vale of White Horse
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- K Townend
- Postcode
- OX2 9HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development, with particular regard to the character of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
What decided it
The proposed quantum of 4-5 units cannot be accommodated on the sloping, constrained site in a form that respects the existing character and appearance or integrates with surrounding housing, and would adversely affect neighbouring amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP37Policy DBC1Policy DBC3Policy DP23
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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