®Planning appeal decision
1 Philip Close, MELKSHAM, SN12 7AP
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
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.
Framework references: 226
Plan policies cited: Core Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy 2015, Policy 6 of the Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan 2021
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.