Self-build infill home at The White House, Tokers Green

What was proposed

A detached infill dwelling with parking, opposed by the parish council despite officers recommending approval.

“The application was referred to committee as the officer’s recommendation of approval conflicts with the view of the Parish Council.”

“The application was for full planning permission for the erection of a detached two-storey infill dwelling with associated parking spaces. Policies in the South Oxfordshire Local Plan and the Kidmore Neighbourhood Development Plan support infill development in Tokers Green and as such the proposal is acceptable in principle.”

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The site's planning history

A previous, larger scheme for the site had been refused by officers and dismissed at appeal; this version was reduced in scale.

“The proposal had been changed sufficiently from the previous scheme which had been refused by officers and dismissed at appeal. The building had been reduced in scale and would not be visually intrusive or overbearing on the neighbouring property. The proposal would not result in an unacceptable loss of light or privacy to neighbouring occupiers or future occupiers and would be sympathetic to the surrounding area.”

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What officers recommended

Officers concluded the proposal complied with planning policy and recommended approval.

“The proposal complied with relevant development plan policies and was recommended for approval.”

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Who spoke

A parish council representative, an objector and a supporter spoke on the application.

What members debated

Members discussed the key differences from the previously refused scheme and agreed the earlier appeal's concerns had been addressed.

“Members asked whether officers were satisfied that the reasons given for refusing the previous application had been addressed in this new proposal. The committee were advised that officers were content that all issues had been addressed.”

“A member asked whether the key differences between the previous scheme and this scheme could be summarised. The committee were informed that the key differences were the increase in space between the proposed property and it’s neighbours, the design had been changed so it no longer had a solid frontage, it had a much less imposing design, and the impact on neighbours was reduced with no loss of light and no longer overbearing.”

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What was decided

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions listed.

“A motion, moved and seconded, to approve the application was carried on being put to the vote.”

“RESOLVED: to approve planning application P25/S3192/FUL subject to the following conditions: Commencement within three years 2. Development in accordance with the approved plans 3. Sample materials required (walls and roof) 4. Withdrawal of P.D. (Part 1 Class A) – no extensions etc 5. Withdrawal of P.D. (Part 1 Class E) – no buildings etc 6. Parking & manoeuvring areas to be retained 7. Surface water drainage works (details required) 8.”

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