Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The proposed development is located on a burgage plot within the Thame Conservation Area. The proposed development would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the open character and historic integrity of the burgage plot. As a result, the proposal would be contrary to Policies CSEN3 and CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy, Policies G2, D1, H4, CON7 and CON10 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policies H5, ESDQ16, ESDQ20 and ESDQ26 of the Thame Neighbourhood Plan. The proposal is also contrary to guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.
The proposed development, due to the siting, height, design, scale and massing of the dwelling, would have an overbearing impact on adjoining residential properties, particularly having regard to the garden area of Burgage House to the immediate east of the application site. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policies G2, D1, D4, and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy H5 of Thame Neighbourhood Plan.
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