Planning appeal decision
13 The Beeches, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 3LT
Planning appeal 3299672 at 13 The Beeches, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 3LT (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 3 November 2022 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character, appearance and visual amenity of the locality.
described on the application form as “Erection of single storey front, rear and first floor extensions and replacement roofs with roof lights
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dale A
- Postcode
- SN5 3LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character, appearance and visual amenity of the locality
- Its effect upon the amenities of neighbouring residential occupiers with particular regard to the potential for a loss of privacy, light or outlook through an overbearing impact
What decided it
The proposed development would appear incongruous and visually at odds with the scale and height of the adjacent bungalows in the inner ring of the cul-de-sac, causing harm to the character, appearance and visual amenity of the locality in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- WCS Core Policy 57NP Policy LM1WCS Core Policy 46
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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