Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The Development Plan seeks to protect the District's countryside from adverse developments through generally restrictive policies. The erection of a dwelling on the site would result in the unacceptable consolidation of ribbon development on the edge of the settlement which would extend the built-up area, detract from the landscape setting of Goring-on-Thames and fail to conserve the special landscape quality of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty contrary to Policies G2, G4, C1, C2, C4 and H6 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and advice set out in PPS3 and PPS7.
That the development results in the loss of trees which are considered to be of significant amenity value and are the subject of a Tree Preservation Order, the loss of such trees would detract from the character and appearance of the locality, contrary to Policies C1, C2 and C9 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
The proposal fails to make any provision for or demonstrate a high standard in the conservation and efficient use of energy, water and materials as required by Policy D8 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011.
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