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Boomerang Stables, Crooked Soley, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford, RG17 0TL
Planning appeal 3274344 at Boomerang Stables, Crooked Soley, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford, RG17 0TL (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for new residential development, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities.
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 1Core Policy 2Core Policy 14Core Policy 51Core Policy 57Core Policy 60Core Policy 61
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 79Paragraph 80Paragraph 105Paragraph 112Paragraph 119Paragraph 120Paragraph 125Paragraph 126Paragraph 131Paragraph 174Paragraph 176Paragraph 180
- Judgments
- Braintree DC v SSCLG & Ors [2017] EWHC 2743 (Admin); [2018] EWCA Civ 610
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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