Planning appeal decision
33 Castleton Road, Middleleaze, Swindon, SN5 5GE
Planning appeal 3307344 at 33 Castleton Road, Middleleaze, Swindon, SN5 5GE (Swindon Borough Council) was allowed on 27 June 2023 by Inspector Rawle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of 1 No. dwelling and associated works
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rawle S
- Postcode
- SN5 5GE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants of the proposed dwelling with particular reference to private outdoor garden space
What decided it
The proposal's modest scale and design would harmonise with the existing character of the area whilst providing adequate living conditions for future occupants, particularly through sufficient private garden space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1 of the Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026Swindon Residential Design Guide – Supplementary Planning Document
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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