76 Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 1BL

1. 1.The proposed outbuilding, by virtue of its height, footprint, proximity to the boundary wall, domestic design and choice of construction material, would fail to sympathetically integrate into the built environment or reinforce local distinctiveness, drawing undue attention to itself as an overly prominent and discordant addition to the streetscene, to the significant detriment of the visual amenities of the area. The proposal would thus be contrary to Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.Insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate the proposals would not result in harm to health and longevity of the retained tree adjacent to the site, failing to avoid the loss of a tree of high amenity value with resulting harm to the character and appearance of the area. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policies C28 and C33 of the CLP 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 1BL

Application type

Full Development

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Kidlington

Date validated

25 March 2026

Target decision date

20 May 2026

Agent address

Mr Elton Disha Windsor House St Andrews Road Henley-on-Thames

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

6