Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That, having regard to the scale, form, design and materials of the proposed extension and external patio area, the proposal would relate poorly to the form, proportions and appearance of the principal Grade II listed building and would seriously harm its special architectural and historic character. As such, the proposal would be contrary to the provisions of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011, particularly policies G2, G6, D1, CON2, CON3, CON5 and CON7, and to Government guidance contained within PPG15 'Planning and the Historic Environment'.
That the proposed internal alterations fail to take account of the historic significance of the building and its construction. As such, the proposal would be harmful to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building contrary to the provisions of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011, particularly policies G6 and CON3, and to Government guidance contained within PPG15 'Planning and the Historic Environment'.
That, in the absence of an acceptable scheme for redevelopment of the site, insufficient justification has been made for the demolition of the curtilage listed outbuildings. As such, the proposals would be harmful to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building contrary to the provisions of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011, particularly policies CON1 and CON6, and to Government guidance contained within PPG15 'Planning and the Historic Environment'.
That insufficient details have been submitted to ensure that the proposed kitchen, toilet and heating services, particularly extractor fans, flues and drainage runs, would not be detrimental to the special architectural and historic interest of the grade II listed building. As such, the proposal would be contrary to the provisions of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011, particularly policies CON2 and CON5, and to Government guidance contained within PPG15 'Planning and the Historic Environment'.