40 The Knoll, Croft Road, Swindon, SN1 4DQ

A ground floor extension to provide a new Kitchen/Dining room and ancillary spaces; a first floor extension to provide a family bathroom, a loft conversion to provide an ensuite bedroom, and a replacement garage

Authority: Swindon Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Tucker A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the area
the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling, No. 38 The Knoll

What decided it

The proposed dormer extension would be prominently visible from Croft Road and would have an awkward, clumsy relationship with the existing hipped roof form, significantly detracting from the character and appearance of the dwelling and area contrary to Policy DE1.

Plan policies cited: Policy DE1 of the Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026, Residential Extensions & Alterations Supplementary Planning Document 2011

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