Planning Application Details

That, the site lies within the Oxford Green Belt and Warborough is one of the villages where strict infill only will be permitted. The proposed development does not constitute infilling because the site is not a small gap in an otherwise built-up frontage. The principle of the development is therefore unacceptable and would constitute inappropriate development within the Oxford Green Belt, contrary to Policies H5, GB2 and GB4 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan and to advice contained within PPG2.

That, this part of Warborough has a semi rural character and marks the edge of the village envelope. The proposal to erect a new dwelling with access onto Thame Road would erode the rural character of the area and would set an undesirable precedent for further development in the immediate area. The provision of a house would be detrimental to the character of the area in general and would detract from the character and appearance of the Warborough Conservation Area contrary to Policies D1, G2 and CON7 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan and to advice contained within PPS5.

That, having regard to the fenestration details in the roof, the design of the proposal fails to reinforce local distinctiveness and is contrary to Policies D1, CON7 and G6 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan and to South Oxfordshire Design Guide principles.