Planning appeal decision
Church House, Church Lane, Kington Langley, Chippenham, SN15 5NR
Planning appeal 3296581 at Church House, Church Lane, Kington Langley, Chippenham, SN15 5NR (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 11 January 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty A, 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 Kington Langley Conservation Area.
formation of a new residential access; close up existing vehicular access (retaining pedestrian access)
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- SN15 5NR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kington Langley Conservation Area
What decided it
The mitigation provided by closing the existing vehicular access and planting new laurel hedge, combined with the minimal additional hedgerow loss and the presence of comparable entrances elsewhere in the conservation area, meant the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 57Policy 58paragraph 6.138
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 202
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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