Planning Refusal Overturned Because Of Housing Shortfall

A decision to refuse plans for 85 homes in North Oxfordshire has been overturned on appeal because of a housing shortfall.  Cherwell District Council refused an application for the dwellings in May 2013 but the owners of the land successfully obtained permission for the development on appeal. Cllr Michael Gibbard, lead member for planning, said: "Obviously we are incredibly disappointed with this decision as once again the opinions of the district council and local residents appear to have been ignored on appeal. To have lost the appeal because of a housing shortage only months after 375 other homes were approved on appeal for the same reason only adds to our frustration further." Read more on 24dash.