Planning Application Details

The development does not provide good links and connections for modes of transport other than the private car. There would be no access to services and facilities by foot, cycle or public transport resulting in residents being wholly reliant on the private car for means of access. The proposed development would be unsustainable and contrary to the NPPF and Policies STRAT3, DES1, TRANS2 and TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The proposed development does not provide the quantity or quality of open space that is expected to meet the amenities and needs to the occupants of the site. The development is therefore not in accordance with Policy CF5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and the Developer Contributions SPD.

The proposed development does not represent a high quality design in relation to the south western corner of the site, which will be dominated by hardstanding, parking and ancillary structures with insufficient space for landscaping and bin storage. This will create a poor outlook and environment for residents living in this part of the site and a poor relationship with the adjoining parcel of land to the south and west. The proposed apartment block is inappropriate in terms of its bulk and massing and proportions, resulting in an overly complicated roof-form including a large expanse of flat roof, detracting from the development and surrounding area. The proposed development is contrary to Policies DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and the Joint Design Guide SPD.

The proposed market mix of dwellings is heavily biased towards large 4+ bed units with an under provision of smaller units, which is not in general conformity with the Council's latest housing supply evidence. The proposed development is not in accordance with Policy H11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

The proposed affordable units are clearly distinguishable from the market units in their form and location. The proposed development is not in accordance with Policies DES1 and H9 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

Insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate that access into and within the site will be safe and convenient to all users of the highway and therefore the proposed development is contrary to Policies DES1 and TRANS5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

In the absence of a completed Section 106 legal agreement, the proposal fails to secure affordable housing to meet the needs of the district. As such, the development is contrary policies H9 and H11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.

In the absence of a completed Section 106 legal agreement, the proposal fails to secure infrastructure necessary to meet the needs of the development. As such, the development is contrary to policies INF1 and CF5 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.