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Refused, in line with the officer recommendation. Reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 23/00402/LB for the Change of Use of part of building to form 10 no. apartments (Use Class C3) including the partial demolition and alterations to the rear elevation, an external staircase, and internal alterations at Borough House, Marlborough Road, Banbury for Fellside Estates.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report and presentation.

Resolved

That application 23/00402/LB be refused, in line with the officer’s recommendation, for the following reason:

1.         By virtue of the sub-division, and loss of historic plan form, and the contrived rear fire escape to serve the library, the proposal would demonstrate less than substantial harm to the designated heritage assets, with no public benefit. Therefore, the proposal has a detrimental impact on significance of the Grade II listed building as a designated heritage asset. The harm identified significantly outweighs any public benefits. The proposal therefore fails to accord with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, saved Policy C18 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996 and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.