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Dismissed1 February 20223282224

Barns at March Farm, Lucewood Lane, Farley, SP5 1AX

Planning appeal 3282224 at Barns at March Farm, Lucewood Lane, Farley, SP5 1AX (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Major P, 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 rural area.

the demolition of 2 agricultural barns, which both have consent for conversion to dwellings, and the erection of a detached dwelling, and associated and soft landscaping

Authority
Wiltshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Major P
Postcode
SP5 1AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding rural area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling would be significantly harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding rural area through its height, bulk and design, conflicting with Core Policies CP51 and CP57 and Saved Policy C6.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy CP51Core Policy CP57Saved Policy C6

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