Os Parcel 7400 Sw Of River Cherwell Adj Part Of A34 By Hampton Gay And Poyle Hampton Gay And Poyle

1. 1.The development is considered to be inappropriate development in the Oxford Green Belt for which no very special circumstances have been demonstrated. The application is therefore contrary to Policy ESD14 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Policies GB6 and GB7 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The development would harm the visual amenity of the area and character of open countryside by introducing an incongruous form of development that is out of keeping with its surroundings. In particular, the scattered form of storage on the site would be harmful to the amenity of users of the right of way that runs through the site. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policies ESD13 and ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy C28 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, and government guidance contained in the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.Insufficient information has been provided regarding biodiversity net gain to ascertain whether the development would achieve statutory requirements. The application is therefore contrary to Policy ESD10 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policy N2 of the National Planning Policy Framework, and the requirements of the Environment Act 2021.
4. 4.The development is located within Flood Zone 3b wherein only water compatible development should be approved. The loss of floodplain storage, effect on flood flows, lack of safe access and egress, and risk to livestock in this location are all unacceptable and the proposed development is therefore contrary to Policy ESD6 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Policy F6 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
5. 5.The development would result in the unlawful obstruction of a public right of way. The proposal is therefore contrary to Section 137 of the Highways Act 1980 and also Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1 and Policy TR8 of the National Planning Policy Framework. In accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) and Policy DM3 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Cherwell District 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 District 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.

Application type

Full Development

Parish

Hampton Gay And Poyle

Date validated

31 July 2026

Target decision date

25 September 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Samuel Dix