Buildings At Moorlands Farm Murcott

1. 1.The development would consist of building operations other than those reasonably necessary for the building to function as a dwellinghouse and would therefore not comply with the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q.1(j) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The Local Planning Authority considers that the works required would be so extensive as to not constitute a genuine conversion of the existing building and would be tantamount to the construction of new dwellings, which would require planning permission. 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 2RE

Parish

Fencott And Murcott

Date validated

9 July 2026

Target decision date

3 September 2026

Case officer

Samuel Dix