®Planning appeal decision
Prospect Court, 60 Prospect Place, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LJ
the “change of use” from former dance studio (sui -generis) + erection of additional storey to form 6 no. 1 bedroom flats (class C3) + associated works
- Authority
- Swindon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Evans J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the scheme upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area, and also whether it would preserve the setting of a nearby listed church
- Whether the scheme would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, having particular regard to internal and external space, outlook and noise
What decided it
The less than substantial but significant harm to the conservation area and the setting of the listed church, which would not be outweighed by the modest public benefits of housing delivery.
The modest public benefits of bringing a vacant building into active use and providing six homes, including social and economic benefits, did not outweigh the significant harms to the conservation area and the setting of the listed church.
Plan policies cited: Policy SD1, Policy DE1, Policy EN10, Policy HA1
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