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Allowed23 July 20266006870

Nicholas Hill Cottage, Tilebarn Lane, Henley, RG91RN

Planning appeal 6006870 at Nicholas Hill Cottage, Tilebarn Lane, Henley, RG91RN (South Oxfordshire) was allowed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector G Sibley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Chilterns National Landscape (NL).

replacement of existing dwelling with new dwelling and garage

Authority
South Oxfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
G Sibley
Postcode
RG9 1RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Chilterns National Landscape (NL)
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nicholas Hill Farm with regard to overbearance
  • Whether the proposal would result in a net loss in biodiversity

What decided it

The siting of the proposed dwelling within the hillside, combined with its contemporary design evoking converted agricultural buildings and the retention of boundary vegetation, would ensure the development conserved the natural beauty of the National Landscape and would not cause significant harm to neighbouring living conditions or biodiversity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H18Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy ENV1Policy DES6Policy EN3Policy DES10Policy SD3

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