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Allowed17 February 20233297897

C J Parry, Unit B, Bartrop Yard Westrop, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7HJ

Planning appeal 3297897 at C J Parry, Unit B, Bartrop Yard Westrop, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7HJ (Swindon Borough Council) was allowed on 17 February 2023 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the settings of the Grade II listed buildings Westrop Farmhouse, Wall to Garden of Westrop Farmhouse and Dovecote at Westrop Farmhouse, and the setting of the workshop as a non-designated heritage asset.

redevelopment involving demolition of commercial garage (Class B2) and erection of 2 no. dwellings (Class C3) and associated works

Authority
Swindon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jones M
Postcode
SN6 7HJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with reference to the settings of the Grade II listed buildings Westrop Farmhouse, Wall to Garden of Westrop Farmhouse and Dovecote at Westrop Farmhouse, and the setting of the workshop as a non-designated heritage asset
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupants within 46 Brookfield and 47 Brookfield, with particular regard to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The proposed dwellings' simple agricultural design and scale would be subservient to the listed Westrop Farmhouse while removing the unsightly modern garage, thereby preserving and enhancing the heritage setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1Policy EN10Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026Swindon Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document

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