Planning appeal decision
Upcott Cottage , Bath Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1NN
Planning appeal 3337419 at Upcott Cottage , Bath Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1NN (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 5 June 2024 by Inspector Kent R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves the setting of the Grade II listed building known as Lodge to Upcot.
to install an electric sliding fence across the drive, and to replace a wooden fence along the front of our property and also a post and wire fence around part of the garden overlooking the junction between the Bath Road and Golding Avenue
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kent R
- Postcode
- SN8 1NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development preserves the setting of the Grade II listed building known as Lodge to Upcot
What decided it
The fences and gate are largely screened by existing hedgerow, do not obstruct views of the listed building's significant architectural features, and blend with similar enclosures in the area, thereby preserving the setting of the Grade II listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 57Policy 58
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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