Planning Application Details

That the development would result in an intensification in the use of the site which would introduce considerable additional traffic into this remote rural location, contrary to the Council's general strategy to provide a sustainable planning framework for development, which involves restricting development in the open countryside. Therefore the development would fail to comply with the provisions of the approved Structure Plan for Oxfordshire, particularly policies G1, G2 and G5 and the Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly policies G2, G3, G5 and G10 and advice contained within Planning Policy Guidance Notes 7 and 13. That, having regard to the size, bulk and form of the extension and to the additional parking and servicing areas, and the threat to mature trees covered by a tree preservation order, the proposal would result in an intrusive and inappropriate form of development which would add significantly to the amount of built development on the site and would result in an increase in the level of activity, noise and disturbance in the rural area. As such the development would be detrimental to the character and amenity of this part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The development would therefore be contrary to the provisions of the approved Structure Plan for Oxfordshire, particularly policies G2, EN1 and EN4 and the Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly policies G1, G5, C1 and C2. That the development would involve the complete demolition of Flint Fold, an attractive building of architectural quality which has significant historic links with Flint House and which, in the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, meets the criteria for inclusion on the List of Buildings of Architectural or Historic Interest. That, having regard to its location in close proximity to the adjoining dwelling, Laundry Cottage, the proposal would result in an unneighbourly form of development which would be overbearing, oppressive, overlook and cause noise and disturbance to Laundry Cottage and thereby significantly detract from the residential amenities currently enjoyed by residents of that dwelling. As such the development would be contrary to the provisions of the Council's adopted South Oxfordshire Local Plan, particularly policies G7 and G8.