Planning appeal decision
Land West of Jasmine House, Hilperton Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7TS
Planning appeal 3273519 at Land West of Jasmine House, Hilperton Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7TS (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 11 October 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 surrounding area, including whether it preserves or enhances the setting of Hilperton Road Conservation Area.
the erection of a bungalow
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- BA14 7TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it preserves or enhances the setting of Hilperton Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The modest single storey design set back from the road, combined with retention and enhancement of green space and mature landscaping, ensures the development preserves the character and appearance of the area and the setting of Hilperton Road Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Wiltshire Core Strategy (2015) Policy CP57Wiltshire Core Strategy (2015) Policy CP58
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 206
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.
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