8 Providence Lane, Corsham, SN13 9DJ

1. 1.By reason of its scale, design and external appearance, the proposed extension is considered to be a poor form of development and will result in a form of development that fails to respond positively to the character, context and distinctiveness of the original building and the wider street scene. As such, the proposal is contrary to Core Policy CP57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy, policies CNP ED1, CNP E2 and CNP HE1 of the Corsham Neighbourhood Plan, the Corsham and Wiltshire Design Guides as well as paragraphs 131, 135, 137 and 139 to the NPPF Refusal Reason
2. 2.The proposed development, by reason of its scale, design and would result in an unacceptable impact on the amenity of adjoining residential occupiers through overlooking, loss of privacy and an overbearing effect. The development would fail to protect the reasonable living conditions of neighbouring properties and is therefore contrary to Core Policy 57 (vii) of the Wiltshire Core Strategy (2015), the guidance contained within Appendix D of the Wiltshire Design Guide SPD, and paragraph 135(f) of the National Planning Policy Framework which requires developments to provide a high standard of amenity for existing and future users.
3. 3.The proposal contains insufficient information to adequately assess whether adequate off-street parking can be provided in a manner that will not result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety and avoid a severe residual cumulative impact on the highway network. For this reason, the proposal is considered to be contrary to Core Policies 57 (xiv), 61 and 64 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy (2015), the minimum parking and standards set out in the Wiltshire Local Transport Plan, and paragraphs 115 and 116 of the NPPF.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

SN13 9DJ

Application type

Householder planning permission

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Corsham CP

Date validated

19 November 2025

Consultation expiry

18 December 2025

Consultation end

18 December 2025

Target decision date

14 January 2026

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

11