Poles Farm, Swallowcliffe, Salisbury, SP3 5NX

change of use of land from agriculture to residential (Use Class C3), the demolition of existing barns (one of which is retrospective) and the erection of a residential dwelling, a detached car port and store, and a bin store, and associated works

Authority: Wiltshire
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: SP3 5NX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for the proposal, having regard to the local development strategy, and its effect on the character and appearance of the area including the Swallowcliffe Conservation Area and Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

What decided it

The proposal constitutes acceptable infill development within the village that accords with the development plan strategy for small villages, and its traditional design would enhance rather than harm the conservation area and national landscape character.

Plan policies cited: WCS Core Policy 2, Core Policy 51, Core Policy 57, Core Policy 58

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