Planning Application Details

That the proposed erection of two houses on this site does not constitute strict infill development, which is the filling of a small gap in an otherwise built-up frontage. In addition, Shiplake does not constitute a village with an adequate range of services and facilities where up to 9 dwellings will be permitted providing certain criteria can be met. Therefore, the development would be contrary to the provisions of the Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly policy H5. That the proposal would constitute backland development in that the dwellings would be located at the rear of existing residential development with the access drive located in close proximity to Little Cottam and Lashbrook Grange. As such, the proposal would constitute an unneighbourly form of development by reason of noise and disturbance for the occupants of those dwellings. Therefore, the development would be contrary to the provisions of the Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly policy H18. That the development would result in the loss of a tree, on the frontage of the site onto Mill Road, which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order. The application also fails to demonstrate how two houses could be satisfactorily accommodated within the site without the removal of other trees which are also protected by a Tree Preservation Order. As such, the development would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the locality. Therefore, the development would be contrary to the provisions of the Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly policy C16. That the proposed access onto Mill Road would be substandard, lacking adequate visibility at its junction with Mill Road, and as such would be detrimental to the safety and convenience of users of the highway. Therefore, the development would be contrary to the provisions of the Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly policy G10.