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Dismissed13 February 20266001122

1 Philip Close, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7AP

Planning appeal 6001122 at 1 Philip Close, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7AP (Wiltshire Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Sharp S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

1 bedroom dwelling adjacent No. 1 Philip Close and detached garage to No. 1 Philip Close

Authority
Wiltshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Sharp S
Postcode
SN12 7AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects 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 regards to internal living accommodation

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance from the cramped and incongruous siting of the dwelling, combined with unacceptably small internal accommodation, demonstrably outweighs the minor benefits of housing supply.

The benefits of one dwelling contributing to housing supply and construction employment were outweighed by the significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance and living conditions of future occupiers, despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP57CP1CP2CP15CP61CP64Policy 6 of the Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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