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Allowed9 July 20266004779

The Pelican Inn, London Road, Froxfield, SN8 3JY

Planning appeal 6004779 at The Pelican Inn, London Road, Froxfield, SN8 3JY (Wiltshire) was allowed on 9 July 2026 by Inspector Samuel Watson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on The Pelican Public House, a Grade II listed building, and any features of special architectural or historic interest it may possess.

Temporary pergola structure on existing customer terrace for a period of up to 3 years

Authority
Wiltshire
Appeal type
other · Planning listed building and conservation area
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Inspector
Samuel Watson
Postcode
SN8 3JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on The Pelican Public House, a Grade II listed building, and any features of special architectural or historic interest it may possess

What decided it

The temporary and reversible nature of the harm, combined with the significant public benefits to the viability of the listed building and local area, outweighs the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 57Policy 58
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 85Paragraph 215

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