Planning appeal decision
Siennas Valley Farm Huntenhull Lane, Chapmanslade, Westbury, BA13 4AS
Planning appeal 3337482 at Siennas Valley Farm Huntenhull Lane, Chapmanslade, Westbury, BA13 4AS (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 28 October 2024 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Corsley Heath to Chapmanslade Greensand Ridge Special Landscape Area (SLA).
a rural workers dwellinghouse
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cuthbert L
- Postcode
- BA13 4AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Corsley Heath to Chapmanslade Greensand Ridge Special Landscape Area (SLA)
What decided it
The functional and financial justification for the agricultural worker's dwelling, combined with the sensitive design and siting that would mitigate visual impact through screening, topography, and landscaping, meant the proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the Special Landscape Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP48Core Policy 51Saved Policy C3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 180
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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