This was despite neighbour concerns that the plans for Pyt Cottage in Marlow Road, Henley would lead to an invasion of privacy.

The cottage was built in the late 1700s on the Fawley Court Estate under the ownership of Greys Court, now a National Trust attraction.

And its current owner Anthony Duckett had applied to South Oxfordshire District Council to let Ukrainians to live in the cottage under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.

Temporary permission has now been given, on the condition that the cottage can only be lived in by the current Ukrainian family and this will expire in one year.

However, as reported, one anonymous neighbour said they have to keep their blinds closed and avoid using the master bedroom and bathroom at “normal times” due to “constant anxiety about basic privacy” at their home.

The home is in Henley (Image: TVP)

South Oxfordshire council’s Tom Wyatt said in a report: “Whilst concerns have been expressed over non-compliance with the obscure glazing/window opening condition attached to the previous planning approval, this is a matter understood to be under investigation by the enforcement team.

“The applicant has not sought to vary or remove this condition. Granting approval for the temporary use of the studio by a refugee would not regularise this or any other alleged breach of planning control.”

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Henley Town Council requested a condition that the windows facing the neighbouring properties in Northfield End be obscured windows to improve privacy.

The Henley Society also expressed support for the proposals, but said there would need to be a time limit arrangement so the cottage cannot be turned into an Airbnb in the future.

South Oxfordshire District Council said that once the approved planning permission for one year is up, written consent would need to be given for the cottage to be used for Ukrainians.

Homes for Ukraine is a Government-led scheme where people can open their homes to let in those fleeing Russia’s war in their homeland.

During a Ukrainian guest’s stay, ‘sponsors’ are eligible for £350 a month for the duration of their Homes for Ukraine visa permission.

Liz Leffman

Across the past three years in which the war has been going on, almost 3,000 Ukrainians have been staying in Oxfordshire.

Liz Leffman, Oxfordshire County Council‘s leader, said: “At the same time, our residents have continued to show their support and generosity by hosting Ukrainian guests under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

“We stand together in solidarity with the people of Ukraine who have come here to seek safety.”