G2 Development to be of a scale and type appropriate to its site and surroundings, include a high quality of design, layout and landscaping and help to reduce need to travel and encourage alternatives to car use.

EN1 The nature, size, location or cumulative effects of a development should not have an unacceptable environmental impact.

Oxfordshire Structure Plan 2016:

G2 Development to be of a scale and type appropriate to its site and surroundings, include a high quality of design, layout and landscaping and help to reduce need to travel and encourage alternatives to car use.

Vale of White Horse Local Plan:

D2 New development should not cause demonstrable harm to neighbouring properties.

SF2 Proposed development in connection with provision of new services and facilities for social wellbeing of communities will be permitted where it meets local needs, is sited within existing built up area, and there is no harm to the area in terms of noise, traffic etc.

Vale of White Horse Local Plan – Second Deposit Draft – June 2004:

DC9 Development will not be permitted if it harms the amenities of neighbouring properties and the wider environment.

CF2 The development of new County services and facilities will be permitted provided not within Green Belt and no adverse effect on surrounding area.

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