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| Application Number 25/01825/PIP |
Application Type Permission in Principle |
| Status Application Permitted |
Decision Level Delegated |
| Location Arrochar House
Merton
Bicester
OX25 2NF |
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| Proposal Permission in Principle for 2 No self- and custom-built dwellings |
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| Parish Merton |
Ward Launton And Otmoor |
| Received Date 14/07/2025 |
Valid Date 29/07/2025 |
| Weekly List Date 29/07/2025 |
Comments Due Date 27/08/2025 |
| Target Decision Date 19/09/2025 |
Committee Date |
| Decision Permitted |
Decision Issued Date 19/09/2025 |
| Appeal Received Date |
Appeal Start Date |
| Appeal Decision |
Appeal Decision Date |
| Applicant Mr Spencer Lyon |
| Applicant's Address Arrochar House
Merton
Bicester
OX25 2NF |
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Agent
CC Town Planning
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Agents's Address
Thistledown Barn
Holcot Lane
Sywell
Northampton
NN6 0BG
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Neighbour List
| Address | Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address1 Forge Close Merton OX25 2NW | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received11/08/2025 | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date11/08/2025 |
| AddressMerton Stud Street Through Merton Merton Bicester OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received07/08/2025 | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date07/08/2025 |
| AddressCollege Farm Bungalow Street Through Merton Merton Bicester OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received11/08/2025 | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date11/08/2025 |
| AddressWinford Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressBraemar Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressStone Garth Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressHedd Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressKismet Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressMayville Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressSt Cuthberts Cottage Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| Address2 Forge Close Merton OX25 2NW | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressThe Old Stables Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due12/08/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
Consultee List
| Name | Address | Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Received | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NameBuilding Control (CDC) - | AddressBuilding Control Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameEcology (CDC) - | AddressCherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received30/07/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameEnvironmental Health (CDC) - | AddressEnvironmental Health Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received01/08/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameHighways Local Authority OCC - | AddressOxfordshire County Council County Hall, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1ND | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received19/08/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameMerton Neighbourhood Plan - | AddressNorth End House Black Bull Lane Fencott Kidlington OX5 2RD | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameWard Councillor - Launton And Otmoor | Address | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameClerk to Merton PC - Mrs Tracey Charlesworth | AddressNorth End House Black Bull Lane Fencott Kidlington OX5 2RD | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received19/08/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameArchaeology (OCC) - Richard Oram | AddressOxfordshire County Council County Hall, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1ND | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received01/08/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameDrainage (CDC) - Tony Brummell | AddressCherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date29/07/2025 | Reply Due19/08/2025 | Reply Received05/08/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameArboriculture (CDC) - | AddressArboriculture Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date06/08/2025 | Reply Due27/08/2025 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NamePlanning Policy (CDC) - Christina Cherry | AddressPlanning Policy Team Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date20/08/2025 | Reply Due10/09/2025 | Reply Received28/08/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| Description | Display Date | Expiry Date | Notice Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DescriptionSite Notice | Display Date05/08/2025 | Expiry Date27/08/2025 | Notice Type |
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
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| Application Forms | |||||
| Application Documents | 14/07/2025 | Application Form | (417kb) | - | |
| Application Documents | 02/09/2025 | Policy Rebuttal Letter | (391kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | |||||
| Supporting Documents | 14/07/2025 | Planning Statement | (666kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | 02/09/2025 | Foi Cc Town Planning March 2025 | (5kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | 02/09/2025 | Self Build Register | (85kb) | - | |
| Site Plans | |||||
| Plans - Site | 14/07/2025 | Site Location Plan and Indicative Layout Plan | (13625kb) | - | |
| Consultee Responses | |||||
| Consultation Response | 30/07/2025 | Ecology | (78kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 01/08/2025 | Environmental Protection | (73kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 05/08/2025 | Drainage (CDC) | (72kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 01/08/2025 | OCC Archaeology | (127kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 14/08/2025 | Building Control | (74kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 15/08/2025 | Arboricultural Officer | (113kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 19/08/2025 | Merton PC | (80kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 19/08/2025 | OCC Highways | (210kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 28/08/2025 | Planning Policy | (171kb) | - | |
| Public Comments | |||||
| Public Comments | 11/08/2025 | 1 Forge Close, Merton | (1175kb) | - | |
| Officer/Committee Consideration | |||||
| Officer Report | 19/09/2025 | Delegated Officer Report - FINAL | (48kb) | - | |
| Decision and Legal Agreements | |||||
| Decision | 19/09/2025 | Decision Notice - FINAL | (305kb) | - | |
| Application Forms | |||||
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| Application Documents (417kb) - Application Form | |||||
| Application Documents (391kb) - Policy Rebuttal Letter | |||||
| Supporting Documents | |||||
| Supporting Documents (666kb) - Planning Statement | |||||
| Supporting Documents (5kb) - Foi Cc Town Planning March 2025 | |||||
| Supporting Documents (85kb) - Self Build Register | |||||
| Site Plans | |||||
| Plans - Site (13625kb) - Site Location Plan and Indicative Layout Plan | |||||
| Consultee Responses | |||||
| Consultation Response (78kb) - Ecology | |||||
| Consultation Response (73kb) - Environmental Protection | |||||
| Consultation Response (72kb) - Drainage (CDC) | |||||
| Consultation Response (127kb) - OCC Archaeology | |||||
| Consultation Response (74kb) - Building Control | |||||
| Consultation Response (113kb) - Arboricultural Officer | |||||
| Consultation Response (80kb) - Merton PC | |||||
| Consultation Response (210kb) - OCC Highways | |||||
| Consultation Response (171kb) - Planning Policy | |||||
| Public Comments | |||||
| Public Comments (1175kb) - 1 Forge Close, Merton | |||||
| Officer/Committee Consideration | |||||
| Officer Report (48kb) - Delegated Officer Report - FINAL | |||||
| Decision and Legal Agreements | |||||
| Decision (305kb) - Decision Notice - FINAL |
| Addresses |
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| Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton OX25 2NF |
Planning Applications | ||||||
| Application number | Valid Date | Application Type | Location | Proposal | Decision | Decision Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98/01467/F | 17/08/1998 | Full Development | Arrochar House Main Street Merton Bicester Oxon OX25 2NF | Alterations to an existing outbuilding to form ancillary domestic accommodation. New window and doors | Permitted | 06/10/1998 |
| 03/01837/F | 26/08/2003 | Full Development | Arrochar House Main Street Merton Bicester Oxon OX25 2NF | Renewal of 98/01837/F. Alterations to an existing outbuilding to form ancillary domestic accommodation. New window and doors. | Permitted | 20/10/2003 |
| 04/00359/F | 09/03/2004 | Full Development | Arrochar House Main Street Merton Bicester Oxon OX25 2NF | Re-insertion of gates to driveway. | Permitted | 29/04/2004 |
| 04/02619/OUT | 02/12/2004 | Outline Application | Arrochar House Main Street Merton Bicester Oxon OX25 2NF | OUTLINE: Erection of single storey dwelling | Refused | 07/02/2005 |
| 11/00298/F | 24/02/2011 | Full Development | Arrochar House Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Proposed garden room extension to main house | Permitted | 15/04/2011 |
| 11/00300/F | 13/05/2011 | Full Development | Arrochar House Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Construction of studio annexe and associated parking | Refused | 01/07/2011 |
| 10/01724/F | 21/12/2010 | Full Development | Arrochar House Main Street Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Conversion of outbuilding into two single storey dwellings | Permitted | 09/02/2011 |
| 12/00607/F | 25/05/2012 | Full Development | Arrochar House Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Solar array | Permitted | 10/07/2012 |
| 14/00276/OUT | 19/02/2014 | Outline Application | Arrochar House Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | OUTLINE - Erection of two single storey semi-detached dwellings within existing curtilage | Refused | 15/04/2014 |
| 25/01825/PIP | 29/07/2025 | Permission in Principle | Arrochar House Merton Bicester OX25 2NF | Permission in Principle for 2 No self- and custom-built dwellings | Permitted | 19/09/2025 |
Appeal Applications | ||||||
| Appeal number | Appeal Start Date | Appeal Type | Location | Proposal | Decision | |
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| 05/00020/REFAPP | 20/05/2005 | Appeal against Refusal | Arrochar House Main Street Merton Bicester Oxon OX25 2NF | OUTLINE: Erection of single storey dwelling | Appeal Dismissed | |
Building Control Applications | ||||||
| Application number | Received Date | Validated Date | Application Type | Location | Proposal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/00465/OTHBND | 23/04/2004 | 26/04/2004 | Building Notice (Domestic/Estimated Cost) | Arrochar House Main Street Merton Bicester Oxon OX25 2NF | Insert 2 steelbeams into wall to join kitchen to adjoining room SECTION 32 ISSUED 29 JUNE 2007 | |
| 11/00752/IND | 22/08/2011 | 22/08/2011 | Initial Notice Domestic | Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Loft conversion | |
| 12/00400/DEXBN | 01/05/2012 | 03/05/2012 | Building Notice (Domestic Extensions) | Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Single storey extension rear extension | |
| CP/BMCL/00051/2013 | 21/07/2012 | 21/07/2012 | Benchmark Certification | Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Installed photovoltaics (photovoltaic modules) | |
| CP/NAPIT/00149/2014 | 29/08/2012 | 29/08/2012 | Competent Persons Scheme Type | Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Lighting/power outdoors Building Extension or Conservatory One or more new circuits Building Extension or Conservatory | |
| 11/00419/OTHFPD | 19/05/2011 | 26/05/2011 | Full Plans (Domestic/Estimated Cost) | Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Conversion of outbuilding into two new dwellings......SECTION 32 ISSUED......22-07-14 | |
| CP/BMCL/00048/2013 | 25/07/2012 | 25/07/2012 | Benchmark Certification | Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Installed photovoltaics (photovoltaic modules) | |
| CP/NAPIT/00605/2014 | 14/06/2012 | 14/06/2012 | Competent Persons Scheme Type | Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton Oxfordshire OX25 2NF | Circuit alteration or addition in a kitchen/special location Special Location Containing Bath ShowerPool or Sauna | |
| 22/16394/CP | 31/01/2022 | 26/01/2022 | Competent Persons Scheme | Arrochar House Street Through Merton Merton Bicester OX25 2NF | Install one or more new circuits. | |