16 Oak Lane Ambrosden OX25 2SH

1. 1.By virtue of its design, scale and massing the proposed two storey side extension would result in a convoluted design that would result in a visually incongruous development that would appear as discordant additions to the built environment resulting in significant harm to the visual amenities of the area. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, The Cherwell Residential Design Guide 2018 and government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework. In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) and paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Cherwell Council has given consideration to whether amendments or additional information would overcome its concerns with the application, but unfortunately it has concluded that it would not be possible to resolve those concerns within the scope and timescales of this application. Cherwell Council has resolved that the application proposals do not amount to sustainable development and consent must accordingly be refused. The case officer’s report and recommendation in respect of this application provides a detailed assessment of the merits of the application when considered against current planning policy and guidance, including consideration of the issues raised by the comments received from consultees and members of the public.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

OX25 2SH

Application type

Full Development

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Ambrosden

Date validated

22 January 2026

Last date for comments

27 February 2026

Target decision date

19 March 2026

Agent address

Mr Antony Thompson 48 St James Close Hanslope Milton Keynes MK19 7LF

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

8