®Planning appeal decision
Land at Wrag Barn Golf Course, Shrivenham Road, Highworth , SN6 7QQ
erection of 33 no. dwellings (Use Class C3), including access and internal roads, public open space and landscaping, SUDS and other associated infrastructure
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Pipkin R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a residential development having regard to the spatial strategy for the delivery of housing
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the appeal site provides satisfactory access to services and facilities by means other than the private car
- whether other material considerations mean that a decision should be taken otherwise than in accordance with the development plan
What decided it
The substantial and combined harm to character and appearance and the unsustainable, car-dependent location significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of the scheme under the tilted balance.
The significant harm to character and appearance and the unsuitability of the location for sustainable travel, carrying very substantial weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate package of housing, economic and environmental benefits, so the tilted balance did not favour granting permission.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SD2, Policy 3, Policy SD1, Policy SD3, Policy RA1, Policy DE1, Policy TR2, Policy CM2, Policy CM2(a), Policy HA2
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.