The Kings Head, Chitterne, WARMINSTER, BA12 0LJ

change of use from public pouse to single detached residential dwelling including minor internal alterations and demolition of flat roof rear extension

Authority: Wiltshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Jones M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the proposal would result in the unacceptable loss of a community facility
the effect of the proposed works on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building The King's Head

What decided it

The proposal would result in the unacceptable loss of a community facility and cause less than substantial harm to the listed building that was not outweighed by the modest public benefits.

the modest social and economic benefits of providing a dwelling did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the listed building's significance, and combined with the unacceptable loss of a community facility, the proposal conflicted with the development plan as a whole

Framework references: 84, 199, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy CP48, Policy CP49, Policy CP58

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