®Planning appeal decision
Land Opposite Nos 6 and 7 Silver Street , Gastard, Corsham, Wiltshire , SN13 9PY
Planning appeal 3352756 at Land Opposite Nos 6 and 7 Silver Street , Gastard, Corsham, Wiltshire , SN13 9PY (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 7 March 2025 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposal having regard to the development plan and national strategy, including accessibility to services and facilities.
the erection of 4 residential dwellings, access, footpath extension, landscaping and associated works
- Authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- SN13 9PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposal having regard to the development plan and national strategy, including accessibility to services and facilities
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The appeal site represents a suitable small infill location within the defined settlement of Gastard that respects the existing character and form, with appropriate mitigation for ecological interests, allowing the proposal to comply with the development plan and national policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy 1CS Policy 2CS Policy 11CS Policy 50CS Policy 57CS Policy 60CS Policy 61Policy H1NP Policy ED1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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