Yew Tree House, Brokerswood, WESTBURY, BA13 4EG

Change of Use of Public House to residential dwellinghouse; first floor extensions at rear and side without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 15/10329/FUL, dated 10 December 2015

Authority: Wiltshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Rose C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect that removing the disputed condition restricting permitted development rights would have on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The potential for a building of significant scale under Class E permitted development rights to be constructed on the visually prominent northern part of the site, which would diminish the open gap between the appeal property and neighbouring Green Pastures and detract from the semi-rural character and appearance of the area.

Framework references: 54, 56

Plan policies cited: Core Policy CP51, Core Policy CP57

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