1 Hopcraft Close Upper Arncott OX25 1QL

1. 1.The change of use of amenity land to domestic use, and the erection of a fence adjacent to the pavement, results in the loss of an area of open amenity space, which detracts from the open, spacious and verdant character of the streetscene 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 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.

Postcode

OX25 1QL

Application type

Full Development

Parish

Arncott

Date validated

14 September 2026

Target decision date

9 November 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Gemma Magnuson