Planning appeal decision
Peartree Cottage, Ansty Coombe Lane, Ansty, Salisbury, SP3 5PZ
Planning appeal 3301718 at Peartree Cottage, Ansty Coombe Lane, Ansty, Salisbury, SP3 5PZ (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 7 March 2023 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
erection of garage (variation to approval 17/07021/FUL)
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pickernell E
- Postcode
- SP3 5PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The proposed garage's simple design, natural materials, positioning and visual integration with the surrounding landscape would not harm the character and appearance of the AONB.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 51Core Policy 57
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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