Planning Application Details

That the proposals would represent an undesirable extension of development into the countryside beyond Waterstock village and as such detract from the character and appearance of this rural area which is designated as an Area of Great Landscape Value and to the attractive landscape setting of Waterstock village contrary to Policies C3 and C6 of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan. That the proposals are contrary to Policy C11(iv) and (v) of the adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan in that the use of the proposed driveway for residential purposes would detract from the character and appearance of the area and be harmful to the living conditions of residents of nearby properties and there is no reason why the building cannot be retained for agricultural purposes. That in dismissing an appeal in 1997 the Inspector concluded that .."I consider that the effects of the proposal on the Area of Great Landscape Value and the nearby residents would be substantial, and I have concluded that the proposal is thereby unacceptable." It is considered that these considerations remain relevant to this application.