Planning Application Details

That the proposed development would be contrary to the provisions of the adopted Wallingford Local Plan and the approved South Oxfordshire Local Plan, which seek to protect and enhance the character and appearance of the area's listed buildings and conservation areas (WLP CON6, SOLP CON8). Any alterations to a listed building should respect the established architectural character of that building (WLP CON5, SOLP CON6). The retention of existing important walls which contribute to the character of a Conservation Area is required (WLP CON11, SOLP CON10), and any proposals which would adversely affect the setting of a listed building will normally be refused (SOLP CON7). In this case, the site comprises a Grade II* listed building and Grade II listed boundary wall located within the Wallingford Conservation Area. The flue is located in a prominent position to the detriment of the character and appearance of the listed building. Furthermore, the proposed widening of the opening in the boundary wall would prejudice the integrity of the listed wall, which makes a valuable contribution to the Wallingford Conservation Area. It would result in an unacceptable form of development, and would be detrimental to the setting of the Grade II* listed building and to the character and appearance of the Wallingford Conservation Area. That the development would result in the creation of a vehicular access lacking adequate vision for vehicles leaving the site and resulting in limited pedestrian awareness, detrimental to the safety and convenience of all users of the highway contrary to Policy G10 of the approved South Oxfordshire Local Plan.