32 Great Close Road Yarnton Kidlington OX5 1QN

1. 1.The change of use of amenity land to domestic use, and the erection of a close board fence adjacent to the path, results in the loss of an area of open amenity space, which detracts from the open, spacious and verdant character of the streetscene and wider green corridor to the significant detriment of its visual amenity. The development is therefore contrary to Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 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

OX5 1QN

Application type

Full Development

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Yarnton

Date validated

28 April 2026

Last date for comments

29 May 2026

Target decision date

23 June 2026

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

4