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Dismissed11 September 20243342907

1 Philip Close, Melksham, SN12 7AP

Planning appeal 3342907 at 1 Philip Close, Melksham, SN12 7AP (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 11 September 2024 by Inspector Cahalane R, 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.

a detached 1 bed dwelling on vacant land to the rear of 1 Philip Close

Authority
Wiltshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
SN12 7AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with regard to private garden space

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance arising from the cramped and contrived layout, combined with inadequate living conditions due to insufficient sunlight to the private garden space, outweighed the limited benefits of housing contribution.

The benefits of housing delivery and mix in a sustainable location were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and inadequate living conditions for future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy 2015Policy 6 of the Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 226

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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