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Allowed20 June 20243334589

Ridgefield Farm , Green Road, The Ridge, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9PW

Planning appeal 3334589 at Ridgefield Farm , Green Road, The Ridge, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9PW (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 20 June 2024 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Commercial use of former agricultural buildings

Authority
Wiltshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Other minor developments
Inspector
Worley E
Postcode
SN13 9PW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location having regard to development plan policies

What decided it

The proposal constitutes conversion of an existing rural building for employment use, which is supported by Core Policy 48 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy, and would not harm the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 48Core Policy 34Policy 51Policy CNP E3

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