Approval has been granted for the development of a controversial home likened to a nearby "monstrosity" despite concerns it will "not be in keeping with the area".

Local jeweller, Dennis Allen, had lodged fresh plans for the "unashamedly contemporary" development at Brook Hill in Woodstock which has a proposed site area of 295sqm.

It will use stone and render materials for the walls and triple glazed aluminium for the windows.

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Planning officer, Mr Nelson, said at Monday's West Oxfordshire District Council meeting that the building would exhibit a "clean and modernist thought" with an "unashamedly contemporary appearance".

Woodstock Town Council had raised objections to the application as it felt it was "not in keeping with the other properties in the area".

The council added "there are other locations in Woodstock which would be more suitable for building a new dwelling".

Oxford Mail: Brook Hill.Brook Hill. (Image: Google Maps)

Objecting neighbour, Claire Gee, said: "The design is certainly not in keeping with Brook Hill properties."

She added the plans were "a mini version" of a different "monstrosity" that had previously been built in Brook Hill.

This "monstrosity" was not identified in her objection.

Mr Allen stated at the planning meeting: "This house will fit nicely.

"It is turning the negative into a better use of the land.

"Instead of having a steep, unusable slope, a useful attractive house could be there."

Liberal Democrats councillor David Jackson, of the Bartons Ward, noted objections were "quite strange" given design of the property would be "of a similar kind of style to the one behind".

Highways officers raised no objection to the hillside home and an energy and sustainability report found the development was "committed to reducing energy demand using sustainable energy measures and clean energy systems".

A planning and heritage statement, on behalf of the applicant, said: "This proposed development responds to local housing market demand for a range of development, and therefore contributes to the overall housing mix and choice within Woodstock."

Oxford Mail: Proposed elevations.Proposed elevations. (Image: West Oxfordshire District Council)

Objector Ms Gee, said: "One house will have no effect on Woodstock's housing needs."

Another resident, Jonathan Sweeting, added: "There has been a land grab in the area near the curb on Brook Hill."

The application was passed with eight votes in favour and one against.

Conservative councillor, Dean Temple, of the Chadlington and Churchill Ward, concluded: "Many of you know that my normal watch phrase is 'in keeping with the area'."

He continued: "It's not so bad that it's not in keeping with Woodstock."

The applicant, Mr Allen, previously had plans for a car port in the area rejected by the district council in 2015.

He is the former chair of local non-profit 'Wake up to Woodstock' which draws attention to the West Oxfordshire town's history and attractions.