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Refused against officer recommendation. Reasons to be set out in the minutes.

The Committee considered application 24/00572/F for the demolition of existing bungalow and construction of two houses – resubmission of 23/02203/F at Fourways, North Street, Islip, OX5 2SQ for Mr Paul Bell.

Councillor Gemma Coton addressed the committee as Local Ward Member.

Sami Cohen addressed the committee as a local resident and on behalf of Islip Parish Council in objection to the application.

Paul Southouse addressed the committee as the applicant in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Parkinson and seconded by Councillor Conway that application 24/00572/F be refused, against the officer recommendation, as it was contrary to policies ESD15, saved policies C28 and C30 (exact wording for reasons for refusal to be delegated to officers).

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officers report and presentation, addresses from the public speakers and the written updates.  

Resolved 

That, contrary to the officer’s recommendation, application 24/00572/F be refused for the following reason:

1.     The proposed dwellings, by virtue of their design, scale and massing would result in a bulky and incongruous form of development which fails to reflect or reinforce the character of the surrounding area, thereby causing visual harm. The dwellings would also fail to enhance or protect the character and appearance of the Islip Conservation Area. The less than substantial harm identified would not be outweighed by the scheme’s public benefits. The proposal therefore conflicts with Policy ESD15 of the Cherwell Local Plan 2011-2031 Part 1, Policies C28 and C30 of the Cherwell Local Plan 1996, and government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.