Emmaus School, School Lane, Staverton, Trowbridge, BA14 6NZ

Planning appeal 6010036 at Emmaus School, School Lane, Staverton, Trowbridge, BA14 6NZ (Wiltshire) was allowed on 9 September 2026 by Inspector E Worley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the host building, which is a non-designated heritage asset.

Retrospective permission for security fencing comprising 2m high black metal bow top fencing and 3m high black-coated open mesh steel fence enclosing a MUGA play area

Authority: Wiltshire
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: community-institutional
Inspector: E Worley
Postcode: BA14 6NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the host building, which is a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The benefits of the security fencing in providing a secure and safe environment for pupils and staff, reducing highway safety risks, and supporting educational and community use substantially outweigh the less than substantial harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset was outweighed by the considerable benefits of the scheme in providing security, safety and supporting educational and community use

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core StrategyCore Policy 58 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy HE7

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