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Dismissed19 April 20243329844

24 Cricklade Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BL

Planning appeal 3329844 at 24 Cricklade Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BL (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 April 2024 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve a listed building and its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and linked to that whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

the widening of the existing access and extend existing dropped kerb to 4.2m

Authority
Swindon Borough Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Evans J
Postcode
SN6 7BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the works would preserve a listed building and its setting and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and linked to that whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area

What decided it

The substantial harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed boundary wall and the settings of nearby listed buildings, combined with the conservation area harm, outweighs the modest private and public benefits of the widened access.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP Policy EN10

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