Globe Inn, 7 Sheep Street, Highworth, SWINDON, SN6 7AA

conversion of a public house to a single private dwelling involving internal and external alterations, restoration of historic fabric and thermal enhancements, demolition and replacement of rear single storey extension, conversion of single storey rear outb uilding, addition of rear dormer window and external landscape works

Authority: Swindon Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Jones RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the special interest of a Grade II listed building, No 7 Sheep Street
The effect of the proposal on the setting of a Grade II listed building, No 6 Sheep Street
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Highworth Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and the character of the conservation area, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance, could not be justified by the moderate public benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 212, 213, 214, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy DE1, Policy EN10

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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