13 The Beeches, Lydiard Millicent, SWINDON, Wiltshire, SN5 3LT

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

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.

Plan policies cited: WCS Core Policy 57, NP Policy LM1, WCS Core Policy 46

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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