Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The proposed development, through its scale, layout and uniformity of design in an elevated position, would result in an overintensive development, which would detract from the semi-rural character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, the extent of the engineering would threaten the established foliage along the south-western site boundary. As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policies G2, G6, C9, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and advice contained within Sections 3 and 5 of the South Oxfordshire Design Guide 2008 and PPS1 and PPS3.
The proposed development, through its size, elevated position and appearance, would result in an overbearing and oppressive development, which through loss of outlook and a perception of overlooking would be harmful to the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining dwellings to the south-west of the site. Furthermore, insufficient information accompanies the application to demonstrate that the impact would not be exacerbated through the anticipated damage to and loss of the established foliage along the south-western site boundary and associated earthworks. As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policies G2, D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and advice contained within Section 3 of the South Oxfordshire Design Guide 2008 and PPS1 and PPS3.
The proposed development, through containing only 4-bedroom dwellings, would fail to provide a suitable mix of housing, to meet the identified housing need, contrary to Policy H7 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and advice contained within PPS3.
The proposed development would contain insufficient information to demonstrate that the redevelopment of a former orchard, as a Priority Habitat, would result in the loss of an open space of ecological value and/or harm to protected species. As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policies G2, C6, C8 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and advice contained within PPS9.
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