Description
Demolition of existing house and erection of a new house and garage. (As amended by Drawing Nos. 1022.001, 1022.101F, 1022.102E and 1022.150 and clarified by Bat Survey and Arboricultural Method Statement accompanying Applicant's letter dated 6 May 2008), and further bat survey and method statement accompanying applicants letter dated 3rd July 2008
Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The proposed development, due to its siting, design, height, size, bulk and massing, would have an overbearing effect on the neighbouring property to the south, Little Grebe. As such the proposal would be detrimental to the amenities of the occupiers of this adjoining residential property and would be contrary to Policies D4 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and guidance contained within the South Oxfordshire Design Guide 2008.
The application site comprises a narrow residential plot located in a prominent position fronting the River Thames. The proposed replacement dwelling, due to its siting, size, height, design, bulk and massing would result in a cramped form of development that would fail to respect the character and appearance of the surrounding built form and the landscape character of the River Thames. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policies G2, G6, C1, C3, C4, D1 and H4 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011 and guidance contained within the South Oxfordshire Design Guide 2008 and PPS1: Delivering Sustainable Development, PPS13: Housing and PPS7: Sustainable Development in Rural Areas.
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