Garages 1-5 Winifred Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN3 1RT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• The effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants, with regard to outlook and overshadowing to the private garden of 32 St. Margaret's Road
• Whether the proposed development would provide adequate accommodation for future occupants, with regard to outlook
• Parking and highway safety
• Flooding and drainage

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and unacceptably affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regard to outlook, which could not be outweighed by the limited housing and economic benefits of a single dwelling.

The significant harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring amenity was given substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing provision, brownfield redevelopment, and construction-related economic benefits.