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 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 Councils 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.