Planning appeal decision
Barns Lee, Eastcourt, Malmesbury, SN16 9HW
Planning appeal 6004409 at Barns Lee, Eastcourt, Malmesbury, SN16 9HW (Wiltshire) was dismissed on 3 June 2026 by Inspector R Standfield, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building, Malthouse Farmhouse and Attached Barn Range.
described on the application form as erection of pool room and outbuildings, to include outdoor kitchen area, bicycle store, plant room and garden store
- Authority
- Wiltshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- R Standfield
- Postcode
- SN16 9HW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building, Malthouse Farmhouse and Attached Barn Range
What decided it
The harm to the setting of the Grade II listed building and character of the area, being less than substantial but still requiring considerable weight, was not outweighed by minimal public benefits and lacked clear and convincing justification.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 57Core Policy 58Policy DD2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 213
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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