®Planning appeal decision
Boomerang Stables, Crooked Soley, Chilton Foliat, HUNGERFORD, RG17 0TL
described as, “Redevelopment of equestrian premises for the erection of a detached house, outbuildings, gardens and related infrastructure
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for new residential development, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The poor accessibility of the site to services and facilities, requiring future occupiers to rely substantially on private vehicles, combined with conflict with the spatial strategy for the area, substantially and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing and brownfield benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The substantial weight afforded to harm from poor accessibility and conflict with spatial strategy significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate weight given to housing delivery, efficient use of brownfield land, and local economic benefits, such that the proposal was not sustainable development.
Framework references: 79, 80, 105, 112, 119, 120, 125, 126, 131, 174, 176, 180
Plan policies cited: Core Policy 1, Core Policy 2, Core Policy 14, Core Policy 51, Core Policy 57, Core Policy 60, Core Policy 61
Judgments cited: Braintree DC v SSCLG & Ors [2017] EWHC 2743 (Admin); [2018] EWCA Civ 610
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