Fosburys Field, Crowood Lane, Ramsbury, Wiltshire, SN8 2PU

Planning appeal 3287840 at Fosburys Field, Crowood Lane, Ramsbury, Wiltshire, SN8 2PU (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 27 May 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area including whether the development would conserve or enhance the landscape and natural beauty of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB).

conversion and extension of stable block and barn to holiday letting accommodation

Authority: Wiltshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Edwards J
Postcode: SN8 2PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the area including whether the development would conserve or enhance the landscape and natural beauty of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB)
Whether the development would be in a suitable location having regard to the policies of the Wiltshire Core Strategy 2015, the National Planning Policy Framework and accessibility

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area and the landscape and natural beauty of the AONB outweighed the benefits of the development and its suitable location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Policy 51Core Policy 57Core Policy 1Core Policy 2Core Policy 14Core Policy 39Core Policy 60Core Policy 61

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