Planning appeal decision
Durrington Library, Bulford Road, Durrington, SP4 8EU
Planning appeal 6013838 at Durrington Library, Bulford Road, Durrington, SP4 8EU (Wiltshire) was allowed on 29 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
demolition of the existing porta cabin building and the construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings, landscaping and associated works
- Authority
- Wiltshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- SP4 8EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect on the living conditions of No 73 Burford Road, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
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- Development plan policies
- Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy (adopted 2015)Policy CP57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy
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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