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Allowed13 May 20266002151

Land at Chantry Cottage, Semley Common, Semley, Shaftesbury, SP7 9AP

Planning appeal 6002151 at Land at Chantry Cottage, Semley Common, Semley, Shaftesbury, SP7 9AP (Wiltshire Council) was allowed on 13 May 2026 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would be in a suitable location, with particular regard to the settlement strategy, character and appearance of the area and access to services and facilities.

the demolition of sheds and greenhouse and erection of a dwelling and garage

Authority
Wiltshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Worley E
Postcode
SP7 9AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development would be in a suitable location, with particular regard to the settlement strategy, character and appearance of the area and access to services and facilities
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
  • the effect on the River Avon Special Area of Conservation

What decided it

The site qualifies as infilling within a Small Village under the settlement strategy, and the proposed dwelling's scale, siting and design would respect the character of the area while appropriate conditions and a Section 106 undertaking would mitigate impacts on neighbours and the River Avon SAC.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 1Core Policy 2Core Policy 17Core Policy 57Core Policy 60Core Policy 61

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