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Dismissed24 May 20233313247

12 Newtown, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0BA

Planning appeal 3313247 at 12 Newtown, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0BA (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 24 May 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 area, including paying particular attention to the significance of the Trowbridge (Newtown) Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

the extension and conversion of shop and accommodation to be used house of multiple occupation over three floors

Authority
Wiltshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
O'Connor H
Postcode
BA14 0BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including paying particular attention to the significance of the Trowbridge (Newtown) Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants at 13 Newtown, having particular regard to outlook and privacy of their outdoor space
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future residential occupants of the house in multiple occupation
  • Whether the proposal makes sufficient provision for cycle and car parking
  • The effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets (the Conservation Area and setting of listed buildings) which, when weighed against the modest public benefits, could not be justified under paragraph 202 of the NPPF, combined with multiple conflicts with the development plan regarding living conditions and parking provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 57Core Policy 60Core Policy 64Core Policy 50
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 130Paragraph 180

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