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Allowed17 July 20266008847

13a Sandfield Road, Oxford, OX3 7RQ

Planning appeal 6008847 at 13a Sandfield Road, Oxford, OX3 7RQ (Oxford City Council) was allowed on 17 July 2026 by Inspector R Standfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Lane End by way of outlook and privacy.

2 storey rear extension to provide an open plan kitchen living space with bedrooms above, new front porch, general internal alterations to floor plans, external insulation and render to outside of property and replacement of all windows, roof pitch angle increased with front and rear dormers and Velux windows installed

Authority
Oxford City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
R Standfield
Postcode
OX3 7RQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of Lane End by way of outlook and privacy

What decided it

The proposed extension's design, siting, and the mitigation measures (obscure glazing and restricted opening of northern elevation windows) would prevent material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers by way of outlook and privacy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H14Policy RE7

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