Land to the rear of 43 Hilperton Road, Trowbridge, BA14 7JQ

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of the subdivision and erosion of the historic garden curtilage associated with the Grade II listed terrace at 41-43 Hilperton Road, the introduction of what would comprise a substantial dwelling parking, the vehicular access and boundary treatment within the setting of heritage assets, would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed buildings, their settings and the character and appearance of the Hilperton Road Conservation Area. The public benefits arising from the provision of a single dwelling are insufficient to outweigh that harm. The proposal therefore conflicts with Sections 66(1) and 72(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Core Policies 57 and 58 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy and the heritage objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework, with particular regard to Policies HE4, HE5, HE6 and HE9.
2. 2.The proposed dwelling, by reason of its siting, scale, massing, form, layout and relationship with surrounding development, would represent an incongruous and poorly integrated form of development that fails to respond positively to the established character, appearance and pattern of development within the locality. The development would erode the verdant character of the site through the loss of boundary vegetation, appear visually intrusive within its surroundings and fail to relate appropriately to the immediate setting or wider townscape. Furthermore, the constrained relationship between the proposed dwelling and the adjoining garden of No. 42 Hilperton Road would result in a visually dominant and overbearing form of development that would adversely affect the amenity and enjoyment of neighbouring occupiers. The proposal therefore conflicts with Core Policy 57 of the Wiltshire Core Strategy, the Wiltshire Design Guide and the National Planning Policy Framework with particular regard to Policies DP3, L2(1)(d)(i) and (ii) and P3.
3. 3.In the absence of a suitable mechanism to secure mitigation towards the Trowbridge and Westbury Bat Mitigation Strategy there is insufficient certainty that the proposal would not lead to significant effects, alone or in combination with other project, on the integrity of the Bath and Bradford on Avon Bat Special Area of Conservation as required by the Habitats Regulations.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

BA14 7JQ

Application type

Full planning permission

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Trowbridge CP

Date validated

30 June 2026

Consultation expiry

31 July 2026

Consultation end

31 July 2026

Target decision date

25 August 2026

Case officer

Julie Mitchell

Statutory period

56 days

Documents

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