Planning appeal decision
18-22 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 8AA
Planning appeal 3271789 at 18-22 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 8AA (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 July 2021 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
proposed canopy over sitting area
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- SN2 8AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The permanent fixed structure with side walls would sit noticeably proud of the established building line and reduce the spacious feel of the street scene, causing harm to character and appearance that outweighed the limited economic benefits.
The significant harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan outweighed the limited economic benefits of outdoor seating provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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