Planning appeal decision
11 Wilkins Close, Swindon, SN2 7XL
Planning appeal 3325074 at 11 Wilkins Close, Swindon, SN2 7XL (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 January 2024 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the North Meadow and Clattinger Farm SAC.
construction of an attached dwelling on land adjacent to 11 Wilkins Close and demolition of existing garage and replacement roof
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shearing C
- Postcode
- SN2 7XL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on the North Meadow and Clattinger Farm SAC
- the effects on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would provide an acceptable standard of accommodation for the future occupiers of the dwellings in terms of their outdoor space
What decided it
The proposal would adversely affect the integrity of the North Meadow and Clattinger Farm SAC and the necessary mitigation could not be secured with sufficient certainty, contrary to paragraph 186 of the Framework and the Habitat Regulations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 186
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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