Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That the existing buildings are in an isolated and unsustainable location for housing where access to public transport is limited and services and facilities are not available. The site and buildings form part of the larger planning unit of an equestrian centre where a comprehensive approach for the future of the site is necessary. Alternative uses that would comply with and not undermine sustainable development principles have not been explored. The proposed conversion and change of use to four residential units would result in an inappropriate and unsustainable development in the countryside contrary to PPS7 and Oxfordshire Structure Plan policies T1, G1, G2, and South Oxfordshire Local Plan policies G1, G2, G3, G4, E8, and T1.
That the existing buildings are not of permanent and substantial construction and that the scheme proposes significant reconstruction, extension and alterations which will undermine the essential character and fabric of the buildings. The domestication of the site in addition to the nature and extent of alterations and extension will have a materially greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt and the character of the countryside contrary to and Oxfordshire Structure Plan policies G4 and South Oxfordshire Local Plan policies G2, G4, GB3 and E8.
That the existing buildings are not of permanent and substantial construction and the scheme proposes significant reconstruction, extension and alterations which will undermine the essential character and fabric of the buildings, contrary to South Oxfordshire Local Plan policies G6 and E8.
That the design does not incorporate a sustainable design and construction contrary to Oxfordshire Structure Plan policy G6 and South Oxfordshire Local Plan policies D8, D10, T2 and EP7.
That the scheme does not incorporate adequate vision splays and passing bays resulting in an inadequate access detrimental to highway safety, contrary to Oxfordshire Structure Plan policy T8 and South Oxfordshire Local Plan policies T1 and T2.
That the scheme immediately and physically adjoins existing farm buildings which are likely to give rise to activities harmful to the amenity of the new residents. The proposal is contrary to South Oxfordshire Local Plan policies E8, EP1 and EP2.
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