Planning Application Details

That the development would be contrary to the general, environmental/ countryside and housing policies of the approved Structure Plan for Oxfordshire, particularly policies G1, G5, EN4, EN8 and H1, and the Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly policies G1, G5, CON8, CON9, CON10, CON15, C2 and H6. The erection of a dwelling on this site would result in the loss of an undeveloped area containing hedges and trees important to the local scene, the loss of a traditional wall in the Checkendon Conservation Area and an undesirable consolidation of scattered development in the countryside beyond the built-up area of any settlement, which would be detrimental to the character and appearance of both the conservation area and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The personal circumstances of the prospective occupier of the proposed dwelling and the proposed benefits to highway safety and convenience are not considered to be sufficient to warrant any departure from the policies of the Local Planning Authority.