Conditions / Refusal Reasons
That the proposed rebuilding, extension and alterations, incorporating
indoor recreational facilities, would be contrary to the general,
environmental/countryside and recreational policies of the approved
Oxfordshire Structure Plan (particularly policies G1, EN1, EN4,
EN7, R1, R3 and R4) and the Council's adopted Rural Areas Local Plan
(particularly policies G1, G3, C1, C7, R1 and R4) and approved
South Oxfordshire Local Plan (particularly policies G1, G5, C1, C2,
R2 and R4) in that it would involve the inappropriate development
of land outside the built-up area of Woodcote and within the Chilterns
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The proposal would
consolidate the existing development on the site for purposes not
related to, or ancillary to, the golf facilities and would be
detrimental to the open rural appearance and character of the AONB.
There is considered to be insufficient justification for this
proposal to justify a departure from the planning policies of the
Local Planning Authority.
That, having regard to its increase in size, massing and design,
the proposed building would constitute an intrusive and inappropriate
form of development which would be detrimental to the rural character
and appearance of the locality which lies within the Chilterns
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As such, the proposal would
be contrary to the provisions of the Council's adopted Rural Areas
Local Plan (particularly policies G5 and C7) and approved South
Oxfordshire Local Plan (particularly policies G8 and C2).
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