16 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford, OX2 9QH
Description
Demolition of 20th century single and two storey extension to north elevation and replacement with new two and single storey extension. Removal and replacement of south elevation part glazed roof link passageway on a slightly larger footprint. Provision of one additional small conservation roof light to west first floor landing slate roof. Removal of modern masonry paint on rubble stone walls, lime mortar repair to rubble stone walling. Removal of loose and defective lime render along with modern cement render on the front elevation and replacement with lime render. Repair and upgrading of existing window frames. Replacement of existing damp solid ground floors for limecrete floors. Air source heat pump and housing to north elevation. New building services including new surface water drainage/ rainwater harvesting and re routing of foul water drains to connect to existing mains. Construction of new dry stone northern garden boundary wall and hedging.
Vale of White Horse ranks #184 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.