41 Hayfield Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6TX

1. 1.The proposed rear dormer, due to its scale, form and position, would fail to establish an appropriate visual relationship with the rear roof slope of the host property. It would appear visually cluttered and obscure the original roof form, resulting in an incongruous addition. This would be harmful to the historic character and appearance of the host dwelling, and it is therefore considered to be contrary to Policy DH1 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036 To sign up to receive news from Oxford City Council straight to your inbox scan the QR code Oxford City Council, PO Box 10, Oxford, OX1 1EN REFULZ
2. 2.The terraced row within which No.41 Hayfield Road is located presents a unified and little altered ensemble, which makes an important contribution to the special interest of the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area, particularly when viewed from the nearby canal towpath. The proposed dormer would detract from the wider roofscape of these terraces by introducing a discordant feature which is out of keeping with the current uncluttered roof slopes. This would result in a moderate level of less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area which is not considered to be clearly and convincingly justified nor outweighed by any associated public benefits. Therefore, the proposal does not comply with Policy DH3 of the Oxford Local Plan 2036 or Paragraphs 213 and 215 of the NPPF and does not comply with the statutory duty set out under Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

OX2 6TX

Date validated

6 February 2026