®Planning appeal decision
Court Close Farm , White Street, Easterton, Wiltshire , SN10 4NZ
the demolition of an existing pole barn and erection of a single dwelling with creation of new access, parking and landscaping
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to landscape and the significance of designated heritage assets
- Whether the site would be a suitable location for housing having regard to local planning policies
- If harm arises, whether this is outweighed by other material considerations
What decided it
The harm to the significance of designated heritage assets, which attracts great weight under national policy and provides a clear reason for refusal that displaces the tilted balance despite the housing land supply shortfall.
The limited benefits from housing delivery and economic activity from a single dwelling were outweighed by the significant harm to designated heritage assets and rural character, and the conflict with the development plan strategy for small villages, with heritage harm attracting great weight.
Framework references: 11, 69, 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Core Policy 1, Core Policy 2, Core Policy 12, Core Policy 51, Core Policy 57, Core Policy 58
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.