Planning Application Details

That the proposal would be contrary to the general, environmental/country- side and housing policies of the approved Structure Plan for Oxfordshire (particularly policies G1, EN1, EN4, EN7 and EN9) and the Council's adopted Rural Areas Local Plan (particularly policies G1, G3, CON11, C8 and H5) and approved South Oxfordshire Local Plan (particularly policies G1, G5, C11, C3 and H6). The works involved to form the proposed residential dwellinghouse would require major rebuilding and significant alterations to the existing building which would damage its essential character. The proposal would be tantamount to the construction of a new building for residential purposes in an isolated rural location and would be detrimental to the rural character and appearance of the locality which lies within an Area of Great Landscape Value. In addition, the form, bulk and general design of the building are not in keeping with its surroundings and insufficient justification has been given to show that alternative uses, that would accord with the Council's planning policies, have been explored and been found to be unacceptable in planning terms.