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Dismissed27 January 20253353526

Prospect Court, 60 Prospect Place, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LJ

Planning appeal 3353526 at Prospect Court, 60 Prospect Place, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LJ (Swindon Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 January 2025 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
SN1 3LJ

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.

What the Inspector cited

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