Lodged
The following appeal has been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate for determination:-
(i) Appeal by S & H Homes against the Council’s failure to determine within the prescribed period the demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of five flats with associated car parking at 62 Yarnells Hill, North Hinksey (NHI/7093/1).
Allowed
The following appeals have been allowed by the Planning Inspectorate: -
(i) Appeal by Mr P Stout against the Council’s decision to refuse to permit a garage and a swimming pool enclosure and gymnasium at Squirrel Cottage, Hinton Road, Longworth (LWO/1325/8). The decision to refuse planning permission was made by the Strategic Director under powers delegated to him.
The Inspector had regard to an unsuccessful appeal for a dwelling on the land, noting that this was to the northern boundary and the proposal would have resulted in a separate dwelling. The Inspector considered that whilst the proposed building was large, including steep pitches with thatched and tiled roofs, he did not dipsute that in terms of its size it would be similar to a dwelling. However the Inspector did not believe that it would be tantamount to a dwelling. The Inspector considered that it was unlikely that the building would be visible over the hedge along Hinton Road and the site clearly fell within the curtilage of Squirrel Cottage rather than the countryside setting of the settlement. The Inspector did not consider that the design and appearance of the proposed development would be incompatible with its surroundings. The Inspector therefore allowed the appeal, subject to conditions. No reference to costs was made with the appeal decision.
(ii) Appeals by Fairwood Developments Limited against the Council’s decision to refuse to permit the demolition of existing dwelling to make way for five new dwellings at 207 Cumnor Hill, Oxford (CUM/17023/3-X and CUM/17023/4-X). The decision to refuse permission was made by the Strategic Director under powers delegated to him.
The Inspector considered that the main issue in both appeal was the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the adjoining Green Belt.
The Inspector noted the Council’s submissions in respect of the established character of this part of Cumnor Hill but did not accept that the existing development in the vicinity had any dominant defining characteristics. The Inspector believed that the area contained a mix of development types of varying designs. The Inspector was satisfied that the layout and type of developments proposed would be appropriate to the site and that the additional traffic could be accommodated. The Inspector concluded that the developments proposed would not result in any material adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area or the adjoining Green Belt and they would be in accordance with Structure Plan Policy G4, Local Plan Policies D1 and H4 and relevant national policy guidance in PPG2 and PPG3. The Inspector therefore allowed the appeals. No reference to costs was made with the appeal decisions.
Withdrawn
The following appeals have been withdrawn: -
Appeals by Pegasus Retirement Homes Plc against the Council’s decision to refuse to permit the erection of a two storey block and 2/3 storey block of 44 apartments for the retired together with residents lounge, guest suite, estate managers office, access and parking provisions (Existing workshops to be demolished) at 61 Mill Street, Wantage (WAN/7226/1 and WAN/7226/2-CA).
Recommendation
that the agenda report be received.
Minutes:
The Committee received and considered an agenda report which advised of one appeal which had been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate for determination, two which had been allowed and one which had been withdrawn.
RESOLVED
that the agenda report be received.