Plants Farm, Chelworth Road, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6HE

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of its scale, form, siting and design, would result in a form of development that fails to respond positively to the character, context and distinctiveness of the host dwelling and its setting. The proposal would appear visually incongruous, overly dominant and poorly proportioned and would result in a disproportionately large extension which would not respect the character and scale of the host property. It would appear tantamount to the size of a new dwelling and will not read as ancillary accommodation in relation to the main dwellinghouse. As such, the proposal is contrary to Core Policy 57 (i and iii) of the Wiltshire Core Strategy (2015), the design principles set out in Appendix D of the Wiltshire Design Guide SPD, and paragraphs 131 and 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which collectively seek to ensure high-quality design that respects local character and integrates appropriately with its surroundings.
2. 2.The proposed development fails to demonstrate that it would avoid harm to biodiversity interests and protected species that may be present on or near the site. In the absence of an appropriate survey to demonstrate lack of harm or any required mitigation, the local planning authority cannot be satisfied that the proposal would not have an adverse effect on biodiversity. As such, the development is contrary to Core Policy 50 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy (2015) and paragraph 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which require that planning decisions protect, mitigate, and where possible enhance biodiversity.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

SN6 6HE

Application type

Householder planning permission

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Cricklade CP

Date validated

9 March 2026

Consultation expiry

7 April 2026

Consultation end

7 April 2026

Target decision date

4 May 2026

Case officer

Hilary Quixley

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

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