Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The proposal relates to the construction of one 5 bedroom, and two 3 bedroom dwellings. This is contrary to Policy H7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011, which seeks to ensure that any new residential development consisting of two or more dwellings meets the identified housing need for smaller two bedroom dwellings in the district. As the proposal does not address housing need it is also contrary to guidance contained within PPS1: Delivering Sustainable Development, and PPS3: Housing.
The proposed development, due to the siting, size, scale, height, bulk and massing of the dwellings would result in a form of development, including backland development, that would fail to respect the established character and appearance of the site and the surrounding built form. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policies G2, G6, D1, and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and guidance contained within PPS1: Delivering Sustainable Development, PPS3: Housing, and the South Oxfordshire Design Guide 2000.
The proposed dwellings would be in close proximity to the boundaries of the site with existing residential development. Due to the siting, size, scale, height and bulk of the development, it would have an overbearing impact on Numbers 20 and 24 Reades Lane to the detriment of the amenity of the occupiers of these properties. As such the proposal is contrary to Policies D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
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