Planning appeal decision
24 Cricklade Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BL
Planning appeal 3329848 at 24 Cricklade Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BL (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2023 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the wall and adjacent properties and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highworth Conservation Area.
to widen the existing access and extend the existing dropped kerb to 4.2m
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McAndrew R
- Postcode
- SN6 7BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the wall and adjacent properties and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Highworth Conservation Area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the historic stone boundary wall and its positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area outweighs the limited benefits of improved access and safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN10DN1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 202Paragraph 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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