Planning appeal decision
Waylands, Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, SN6 8PP
Planning appeal 3310945 at Waylands, Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, SN6 8PP (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 April 2023 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, paying particular attention to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bishopstone Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the Grade I listed Parish Church of St Mary.
a first floor side extension over the existing garage
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- SN6 8PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, paying particular attention to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bishopstone Conservation Area and preserve the setting of the Grade I listed Parish Church of St Mary
What decided it
The limited weight attributed to public benefits would not outweigh the less than substantial harm identified to the significance of the designated heritage assets, which include a Grade I listed church, as required by NPPF paragraphs 199 and 202.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DE1EN10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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