Conditions / Refusal Reasons
The proposed development, by reason of its location and subdivision required to form the plots, would be contrary to the grain of development, which forms an important element of the character of the Thame Conservation Area. In addition, the scale, massing and design of the proposed dwellings would appear incongruous in this location, failing to respond to the surrounding character. The proposal would therefore result in less than substantial harm to the setting of the adjacent Thame Conservation Area and the nearby Grade II listed buildings and there are insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm, in conflict with the aims and objectives of Policies ENV6, ENV7, ENV8, DES1 and DES2 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035 and Policies ESDQ16 and ESDQ20 of the Thame Neighbourhood Plan and advice contained within Section 5 of the Joint Design Guide 2022 and advice contained within the NPPF.
Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate that the proposed development would not be at risk from land contamination. As such, the proposed development would conflict with the aims and objectives of Policy ENV11 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2035.
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