Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That the site lies within the Oxford Green Belt and the application proposes the construction of a large parking area and associated lighting which is, inappropriate development and therefore, by definition, harmful to the open nature and rural, parkland character of this part of the Green Belt. No special circumstance exists to set aside the general presumption against such developments, and, is therefore contrary to Policy GB2 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, 2011.
That the proposed development provides parking in excess of the Council's standards and will encourage car borne travel. The development does not demonstrate measures that would be taken to minimise the need for car travel and parking and does not assist in promoting other alternative and more sustainable transport modes, contrary to Policies T2, T3 and T8 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
That the site lies in a remote rural location and the provision of such a large area of parking, with associated lighting and other development, would detract form the rural character and appearance of the locality, contrary to Policies C1 and EP3 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
That insufficient information accompanies the application to demonstrate that the development will not have an adverse impact on the adjoining trees which are the subject of tree preservation orders. The loss of the trees would detract from the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy C9 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
That the earthworks required to provide the car park, and the use for the parking of cars, would detract from the character and setting of the Ancient Monument 30824 contrary to Policy CON11 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan.
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