80 Rousham Road Tackley Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 3AN

1. 1.The proposed two-storey side and rear extensions, two-storey flat-roofed rear addition, and large rear dormer window, by reason of their excessive scale, bulk, massing and design, would result in a visually dominant and incongruous form of development that would fail to remain subordinate to the host dwelling. The proposal would erode the simple form, proportions and roofscape of the original dwelling and would appear out of keeping with the established character, appearance and rhythm of the surrounding street scene. The cumulative impact of the proposed additions would constitute an overdevelopment of the site and would fail to achieve a high standard of design or respond positively to the local context. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies OS2, OS4 and H6 of the West Oxfordshire Local Plan 2031, the guidance contained within Section 14 of the West Oxfordshire Design Guide, and Policies DP3(1), DP3(2)(e), DP3(2)(g) and DP3(3) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2026), which collectively seek to secure development that is visually attractive, sympathetic to local character, subordinate to existing buildings where appropriate, and reflective of high-quality design principles.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

OX5 3AN

Application type

Full

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

1 July 2026

Documents

14