Annexe, 350 Snarlton Lane, Melksham, SN12 7QP

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of the limited internal floorspace and the absence of clearly defined private amenity space, would fail to provide an adequate standard of living conditions for future occupiers. The submitted plans do not demonstrate that the unit would function satisfactorily as an independent dwelling, instead reflecting a form of accommodation more suited to ancillary residential use. As such, the proposal is contrary to Core Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework, which require development to secure a high standard of amenity for future occupants Refusal Reason
2. 2.The submitted plans fail to clearly define the curtilage of the proposed dwelling, with the application site encompassing the wider residential curtilage of the host property and no distinction made between land serving the main dwelling and the annex. As a result, it has not been demonstrated that a satisfactory and self- contained planning unit would be created, or that the development would function effectively as an independent dwelling. In the absence of clear and reliable information, the proposal fails to demonstrate compliance with Core Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The proposal fails to demonstrate that adequate parking provision would be retained to serve both the existing dwelling and the proposed unit, with no clear allocation of spaces shown on the submitted plans in accordance with the Council’s adopted standards. As such, it has not been demonstrated that the development would function satisfactorily in terms of parking provision or avoid conflict between occupiers or the potential for overspill parking. The proposal is therefore contrary to Core Policies 61 and 64 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

SN12 7QP

Application type

Full planning permission

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Melksham CP

Date validated

5 May 2026

Consultation expiry

2 June 2026

Consultation end

2 June 2026

Target decision date

30 June 2026

Case officer

Lucie Turner

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

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