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| Application Number 25/02372/F |
Application Type Full Development |
| Status Under Consultation |
Decision Level Delegated |
| Location Balscote House
Chapel Lane
Balscote
OX15 6JN |
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| Proposal Air source heat pump and solar panels to main dwelling and erection of detached garage |
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| Parish Wroxton |
Ward Cropredy, Sibfords And Wroxton |
| Received Date 12/09/2025 |
Valid Date 12/09/2025 |
| Weekly List Date 24/09/2025 |
Comments Due Date 27/10/2025 |
| Target Decision Date 07/11/2025 |
Committee Date |
| Decision |
Decision Issued Date |
| Appeal Received Date |
Appeal Start Date |
| Appeal Decision |
Appeal Decision Date |
| Applicant Mr Dave Hird |
| Applicant's Address Balscote House
Chapel Lane
Balscote
Oxfordshire
OX15 6JN |
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Agent
Stable Architecture Ltd
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Agents's Address
Mr Jeremy Dunn
17Firtree Close
Banbury
OX16 1JS
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Neighbour List
| Address | Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AddressBarn Cottage Manor Farm Lane Balscote OX15 6JL | Consult Date24/09/2025 | Reply Due15/10/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressBroughton House Middle Lane Balscote OX15 6JP | Consult Date24/09/2025 | Reply Due15/10/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressGrange Farm Chapel Lane Balscote OX15 6JN | Consult Date24/09/2025 | Reply Due15/10/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressHillside Cottage Middle Lane Balscote OX15 6JL | Consult Date24/09/2025 | Reply Due15/10/2025 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
Consultee List
| Name | Address | Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Received | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NameConservation (CDC) - | AddressConservation Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date24/09/2025 | Reply Due15/10/2025 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameWard Councillor - Cropredy, Sibfords And Wroxton | Address | Consult Date24/09/2025 | Reply Due15/10/2025 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameClerk to Wroxton and Balscote PC - Kate Brown | Address10 Priory Vale Road Banbury OX16 4FR | Consult Date24/09/2025 | Reply Due15/10/2025 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameArchaeology (OCC) - Richard Oram | AddressOxfordshire County Council County Hall, New Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1ND | Consult Date24/09/2025 | Reply Due15/10/2025 | Reply Received08/10/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameEnvironmental Health (CDC) - | AddressEnvironmental Health Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date08/10/2025 | Reply Due29/10/2025 | Reply Received27/10/2025 | TypeStandard Consultee |
| Description | Display Date | Expiry Date | Notice Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DescriptionBanbury Guardian | Display Date02/10/2025 | Expiry Date23/10/2025 | Notice Type |
| DescriptionSite Notice | Display Date06/10/2025 | Expiry Date27/10/2025 | Notice Type |
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
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| Application Forms | |||||
| Application Documents | 13/09/2025 | Application Form | (961kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | |||||
| Supporting Documents | 13/09/2025 | Design and Access Statement | (954kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | 21/10/2025 | Samsung Gen 7 R290 Datasheet | (340kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | 21/10/2025 | ASHP Sound Calculation doc. | (899kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | 21/10/2025 | ASHP Calculation spreadsheet. | (8kb) | - | |
| Site Plans | |||||
| Plans - Site | 13/09/2025 | Proposed Layout and Location | (1376kb) | 03 - | |
| Existing Plans | |||||
| Plans - Existing | 13/09/2025 | Existing plans | (1342kb) | 01 - | |
| Proposed Plans | |||||
| Plans - Proposed | 13/09/2025 | Proposed Heat Pump | (53kb) | 04 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 13/09/2025 | Proposed Garage | (397kb) | 05 - | |
| Consultee Responses | |||||
| Consultation Response | 08/10/2025 | OCC Archaeology | (99kb) | - | |
| Consultation Response | 27/10/2025 | Environmental Protection | (72kb) | - | |
| Application Forms | |||||
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| Application Documents (961kb) - Application Form | |||||
| Supporting Documents | |||||
| Supporting Documents (954kb) - Design and Access Statement | |||||
| Supporting Documents (340kb) - Samsung Gen 7 R290 Datasheet | |||||
| Supporting Documents (899kb) - ASHP Sound Calculation doc. | |||||
| Supporting Documents (8kb) - ASHP Calculation spreadsheet. | |||||
| Site Plans | |||||
| Plans - Site (1376kb) 03 - Proposed Layout and Location | |||||
| Existing Plans | |||||
| Plans - Existing (1342kb) 01 - Existing plans | |||||
| Proposed Plans | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (53kb) 04 - Proposed Heat Pump | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (397kb) 05 - Proposed Garage | |||||
| Consultee Responses | |||||
| Consultation Response (99kb) - OCC Archaeology | |||||
| Consultation Response (72kb) - Environmental Protection |
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Planning Applications | ||||||
| Application number | Valid Date | Application Type | Location | Proposal | Decision | Decision Issued Date |
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| 01/01191/TCA | 11/06/2001 | Works To Trees In Conservation Area | Balscote House Balscote Banbury Oxon OX15 6JN | Fell Cherry tree, remove smaller stem from Birch tree and remove branches from Ash tree | Permitted | 23/07/2001 |
| 04/01853/TCA | 18/08/2004 | Works To Trees In Conservation Area | Balscote House Balscote Banbury Oxon OX15 6JN | Fell 1No. Ash Tree | Permitted | 29/09/2004 |
| 15/00154/TCA | 29/04/2015 | Works To Trees In Conservation Area | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Banbury OX15 6JN | T1 x Triple stem Ash - Fell T2 x Double stem Sycamore - Fell | Permitted | 10/06/2015 |
| 22/01971/F | 01/07/2022 | Full Development | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | New entrance gates, alteration of driveway, creation of off-street parking with electric charging point and partial demolition of detached stone garden wall | Permitted | 18/11/2022 |
| 22/01972/LB | 01/07/2022 | Listed Building | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | New entrance gates, alteration of driveway, creation of off-street parking with electric charging point and partial demolition of detached stone garden wall | Permitted | 18/11/2022 |
| 22/03268/TCA | 03/11/2022 | Works To Trees In Conservation Area | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote OX15 6JN | T1, Semi mature Ash Tree overhanging neighbouring garden, close to barn. Fell as is too close to buildings and the canopy is dominating the neighbouring properties garden. T2, Fell Dead silver birch, Honey-fungus present. T3, Reduced the height of a Dawn Redwood by 50%. The majority of the crown is dead with some decay at root ball with a lot of honeyfungus present. tree to be reduced to 50% to keep the steam as a standing feature to the garden. T4, Fell silver birch leaning towards the property and utility lines. T5, Lift lower two branches on Walnut tree, branches overhang fruit trees and restricting there light. T6, Fell drawn up Ash tree overhanging neighbouring property. T7, Reduce the height of the roadside beech hedge to around 1.8m. | Permitted | 05/12/2022 |
| 22/03682/DISC | 07/12/2022 | Discharge Of Conditions | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Banbury OX15 6JN | Discharge of Condition 3 (method statement) of 22/01971/F | Permitted | 01/02/2023 |
| 22/03683/DISC | 07/12/2022 | Discharge Of Conditions | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Banbury OX15 6JN | Discharge of Condition 3 (method statement) of 22/01972/LB | Permitted | 01/02/2023 |
| 23/00708/F | 16/03/2023 | Full Development | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | Erection of new garden room extension to southern elevation, first floor extension to northern elevation, addition of two new external chimney pots and replacement of two windows | Permitted | 19/12/2023 |
| 23/00709/LB | 16/03/2023 | Listed Building | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | Erection of new garden room extension to southern elevation and first floor extension to northern elevation to allow for the creation of a new entrance staircase allowing the existing staircase to remain, internal alterations to form two first floor en-suite bathrooms, removal of modern features within existing kitchen and a re-design of the kitchen fittings, addition of two new external chimney pots. and replacement of two windows | Permitted | 19/12/2023 |
| 24/00769/DISC | 20/03/2024 | Discharge Of Conditions | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | Discharge of Condition 5 (garden room doors) of 23/00709/LB | Permitted | 07/05/2024 |
| 24/02179/F | 09/08/2024 | Full Development | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote OX15 6JN | Conversion of former agricultural barn to dwelling with associated internal and external works. Erection of lean-to bike/garden store. Demolition of part of wall and creation of new vehicular access with gate to serve Balscote House, alteration to existing driveway, erection of new wall between driveways along with all associated works | Permitted | 24/03/2025 |
| 24/02180/LB | 09/08/2024 | Listed Building | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote OX15 6JN | Internal and external alterations to the former agricultural barn to facilitate its conversion to a dwelling. Erection of lean-to bike/garden store. Demolition of part of wall and creation of new vehicular access with gates, alteration to existing driveway, erection of new boundary wall adjacent new vehicular access along with all associated works | Permitted | 24/03/2025 |
| 25/00913/DISC | 23/04/2025 | Discharge Of Conditions | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | Discharge of Conditions 5 (landscaping scheme), 7 (boundary enclosures), 9 (covered cycle parking facilities), 10 (external lighting) of 24/02179/F | Permitted | 19/06/2025 |
| 25/00914/DISC | 02/04/2025 | Discharge Of Conditions | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | Discharge of Conditions 4 (staircase and balustrade details) and 10 (external lighting) of 24/02180/LB | Permitted | 20/06/2025 |
| 25/01224/DISC | 16/05/2025 | Discharge Of Conditions | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | Discharge of Conditions 4 (schedule of materials) and 8 (openings) of 24/02179/F | Permitted | 06/08/2025 |
| 25/01225/DISC | 16/05/2025 | Discharge Of Conditions | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | Discharge of Conditions 3 (schedule of materials), 5 (flooring and roof), 6 (insulation) and 7 (openings) of 24/02180/LB | Permitted | 06/08/2025 |
| 25/01598/DISC | 23/04/2025 | Discharge Of Conditions | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Oxfordshire OX15 6JN | Discharge of Conditions 3 (biodiversity method statement), and the Biodiversity Net Gain Condition of 24/02179/F | Permitted | 19/06/2025 |
| 25/02372/F | 12/09/2025 | Full Development | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote OX15 6JN | Air source heat pump and solar panels to main dwelling and erection of detached garage | ||
| 25/02388/LB | 12/09/2025 | Listed Building | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote OX15 6JN | Air source heat pump and solar panels to main dwelling and erection of detached garage | ||
Building Control Applications | ||||||
| Application number | Received Date | Validated Date | Application Type | Location | Proposal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/37470/CP | 06/02/2024 | 24/01/2024 | Competent Persons Scheme | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Banbury OX15 6JN | Poujoulat (UK) Ltd: Starflex 2012 with Descriptor Install a flue liner. Hamlet: Solution 7I with Descriptor Install a solid fuel dry fuel room heater, stove or cooker. | |
| 24/37471/CP | 06/02/2024 | 24/01/2024 | Competent Persons Scheme | Balscote House Chapel Lane Balscote Banbury OX15 6JN | Poujoulat (UK) Ltd: Starflex 2012 with Descriptor Install a flue liner. Ecosy+: Panoramic Traditional with Descriptor Install a solid fuel dry fuel room heater, stove or cooker. | |
| 25/00533/FP | 20/05/2025 | 22/05/2025 | Full Plans | Balscote Barn Chapel Lane Balscote OX15 6JN | Conversion of former agricultural barn to dwelling with associated internal and external works. | |