Planning appeal decision
5 Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford, OX44 9NX
Planning appeal 6009013 at 5 Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford, OX44 9NX (South Oxfordshire) was allowed on 9 September 2026 by Inspector Jonathan Edwards, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area (appeal B).
Formation of a new dropped kerb to facilitate safe vehicular access. Within the front garden, a modest driveway surfaced in permeable gravel is proposed.
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Jonathan Edwards
- Postcode
- OX44 9NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area (appeal B)
- Whether it would preserve the setting and significance of the listed building (appeal B)
- Whether the proposed works would preserve the listed building, its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses (appeal A)
What decided it
The existence of similar vehicular accesses already present along the road and the replacement of non-vegetated surfaces meant the proposal would cause no meaningful harm to the conservation area or the listed building's significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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