Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The proposed development, by reason of its position and appearance would result in a cramped layout, out of keeping with the established grain of development in the locality where dwellings front onto the roads. As such, the proposed development would detract from the character and appearance of this part of the settlement and would be in conflict with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy, Policies G2, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011, Policy CH C1 of the Chinnor Neighbourhood Plan and advice contained within Section 7 of the South Oxfordshire Design Guide 2016.
The proposed development, by reason of its size and position in close proximity to the boundary with No.24 Oakley Lane would result in an unacceptably oppressive and overbearing impact on a significant part of the adjacent rear garden of that property, resulting in a loss of sunlight that would be harmful to the living conditions of the adjoining occupiers. As such, the proposal would be contrary to Policies G2, D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and Policy CH H1 of the Chinnor Neighbourhood Plan.
The proposed development, by reason of the proposed means of vehicular access onto Estover Way within the vicinity of a bus-stop and a roundabout junction, would be likely to increase the risk to highway and pedestrian safety to an unacceptable degree. Furthermore, the application has failed to demonstrate whether the proposed turning head would be sufficient to allow for a vehicle to turn within the site to egress in a forward gear. As such, the proposal would be in conflict with Policies G2, D2, T1 and T2 of the South Oxfordshire Plan 2011 and advice contained within Paragraph 109 of the NPPF.
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