Description
Demolition of annex wing and outbuildings. Erection of two terraced cottages, conversion of barn to dwelling. Ground floor extension to existing dwelling, skylights in loft conversion to 1st floor apartment. Erect new garden wall. (As amended by drawing number 0.297.PH.PL.07 Rev A accompanying Applicant's letter dated 10th July 2007). And Drawing numbers 0.297 PH PL01 Rev A, PL0 2 Rev A, PL03 Rev A, PL04 Rev A and PL05 Rev A, accompanying applicants letter dated 25th July 2007).
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The application site lies in a prominent position within the Thame Conservation Area. The proposed development, due to its siting, size, design, bulk and massing would result in a form of development that would fail to respect the character and appearance of the street scene, the adjacent built form and the wider conservation area. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policies G2, G6, CON6, CON7, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and guidance contained within the South Oxfordshire Design Guide 2000 and PPS1: Delivering Sustainable Development, PPS3: Housing, and PPG15: Planning and the Historic Environment.
From the available evidence, it is the Local Planning Authority's opinion that the buildings within the site are listed by virtue of being within the curtilage of the principal listed building known as Rycotewood College. No justification for the demolition of the curtilage listed buildings or for works to the retained buildings has been provided. In the absence of such justification, the proposal would be contrary to Policies CON1, CON2, CON3, and CON5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011, and guidance contained within PPG15: Planning and the Historic Environment.
The development fails to provide appropriate off-site mitigation measures to accommodate the impact of the development on local infrastructure, services, or amenities. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy D11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
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