Planning Application Details

The proposal would conflict with the advice given by Central Government in Planning Policy Guidance Note No. 2, which defines appropriate forms of development within the Green Belt. It allows for the limited extension, alteration or replacement of existing dwellings where it does not result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building. The proposal would also conflict with the policies of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan which seek to resist development in the Green Belt except: that which is essential for the needs of agriculture or forestry; where the openness of the Green Belt is not prejudiced; or the limited extension, alteration or replacement of dwelling (GB2). Extensions to existing dwellings will not be permitted where the amenity of occupants of nearby properties is harmed and the scale and design of the proposal is not in keeping with the character of the building and the appearance of the surrounding area (H12). In this case the site is in an isolated, rural location in a flat and open landscape of the Oxford Green Belt. The proposal to extend and add a first floor to part of the building would more than double the existing residential accommodation and create a more conspicuous building in the landscape. As such the proposal would represent inappropriate development and would detract from the open character of land within the Oxford Green Belt. The proposed design details are also inappropriate and would detract from the rural character of the area. Furthermore, the bedroom windows in the north east elevation of the building would overlook the private amenity area of Four Winds House and detract from the residential amenities of the occupiers of that property.