45 Sellwood Road Abingdon OX14 1PF

1. 1.In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the size and scale of the proposed development would materially harm adjacent private neighbouring amenity through overbearing impact and visual intrusion. The proposal is therefore considered contrary to Development Policy 23 of the Local Plan 2031, Part 2, design principles on householder extensions held within the South and Vale Joint Design Guide 2022 SPD, the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework and associated National Planning Practice Guidance.
2. 2.In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the proposal would not provide sufficient on site parking subsequently displacing vehicles on to the adjacent highway and further impeding access and manoeuvring for visitors, servicing and other larger vehicles along this immediate section of road. The proposal is therefore contrary to Core Policies 33 and 35 of the Local Plan 2031, Part 1, Development Policy DP16 of the Local Plan 2031 Part 2, current Oxfordshire County Council car parking standards for Oxfordshire towns, and the provisions P25/V2604/HH of Chapter 9 (Promoting Sustainable Transport) of the National Planning Policy Framework, particularly paragraphs 115 and 116. NB: The development is hereby refused in accordance with submitted drawing numbers and supporting documents: Elevations Existing drwgno 6683-105 Rev A Elevations Proposed drwgno 6683-106 Rev A First Floor Plan Existing drwgno 6683-102 Rev A First Floor Plan Proposed drwgno 6683-104 Rev A Ground Floor Plan Existing drwgno 6683-101 Rev A Ground Floor Plan Proposed dwgno 6683-103 Rev A Location & Block Plans drwgno 6683-901 Rev A Roof Plans Existing & Proposed drwgno 6683-108 Rev A In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework the Council takes a

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

OX14 1PF

Application type

Other (Householder)

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

2 December 2025

Consultation expiry

9 January 2026

Consultation start

10 December 2025

Consultation end

9 January 2026

Target decision date

27 January 2026

Statutory period

56 days

Appeal status

No appeal lodged.

Documents

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