Land South of Back Lane, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2QH

Planning appeal 3274473 at Land South of Back Lane, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2QH (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 27 August 2021 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

the construction of single detached dwelling with linked double garage and associated works, including new access and partial re-building of unsafe boundary wall

Authority: Wiltshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Blackwell J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
the effect of the proposed development on the setting of nearby listed buildings and other heritage assets
the effect of the proposed development on aspects of archaeological interest

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, combined with less than substantial harm to the settings of listed buildings, outweighed the limited benefits of the proposal and provided a clear reason for refusal.

The substantial harm to the conservation area and less than substantial harm to listed building settings, given great weight under the Framework, were not outweighed by the limited benefits of housing delivery, boundary wall reinstatement, design quality, and archaeological investigation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP57Policy CP58
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 189Paragraph 199

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