Planning appeal decision
Withy Tree Cottage, Knowle, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5JH
Planning appeal 3325927 at Withy Tree Cottage, Knowle, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5JH (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 11 March 2024 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the significance of Withy Tree Cottage as a non-designated heritage asset.
demolition of existing thatched cottage with replacement dwelling together with associated alterations and formation of parking
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- SN9 5JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the significance of Withy Tree Cottage as a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The material considerations, particularly the fallback position from the previously approved extension scheme and the substantial environmental benefits of Passivhaus construction standards, outweighed the limited harm to the non-designated heritage asset of limited significance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 57Core Policy 58
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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