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Consultation end date: Friday 22 July, 2016
16/05078/FUL	16 St Thomas Passage Trowbridge BA14 8SE	Erection of 6 apartments and associated access works following the demolition of the existing dwelling.
We welcome the way in which the design of this proposed development is in keeping with the context. We are concerned, however, that vehicular exit from the development may constitute a safety hazard as views would be limited (a point recognised in the Transport Statement). We would support the provision of a severe road hump to bring vehicle speeds down to walking pace at the exit.
Decision target date: Friday 22 July, 2016

Consultation end date: Friday 15 July, 2016
16/04978/LBC	54 Castle Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8AU	Removal of modern shop front - replace with facade as originally built. Internal alterations to facilitate change of use from shop to residential.
We support this application, which would enhance the appearance of the group in which the building is located. The window surrounds, however, should be stone rather than rendering, in order to match the original, and the other buildings in the group.
Decision target date: Thursday 21 July, 2016

Consultation end date: Not given
16/00547/FUL	Land to the West of Drynham Lane and to the East of Eagle Park, Southview Farm Drynham Lane Trowbridge Wiltshire	Provision for 120 residential houses comprising a mix of 1,2,3 & 4 bedroom units and associated infrastructure including roads / footpaths, bridge, cycleway, garages and sub-station.
Another development application which may be of interest to members.
Decision target date: Friday 6 May, 2016
Applicant: Wainhomes (South West) Holdings Ltd
Agent: Thrive Architects
Case Officer: Matthew Perks

Consultation end date: Friday 11 March, 2016
16/00672/OUT	Land West of Elizabeth Way (Land SW of Hilperton Marsh) Trowbridge Wiltshire	Proposed development comprising up to 210 new homes with access from the newly constructed relief road, new open space and associated infrastructure. (Outline application relating to access)
A significant application which should be of interest to members of the Civic Society. The Design and Access Statement contains the main information, and is worth a look. At the recent exhibition of plans (at Fieldways Hotel) it was made clear that the concept of a ‘Hilperton Gap’ has no basis in law.
Decision target date: Friday 6 May, 2016
Applicant: HGT Developments LLP
Agent: Framptons Planning
Case Officer: Jemma Foster

Consultation end date: Not given
15/12457/FUL	53 Castle Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8AU	Change of use from current retail to A3 hot food takeaway
On behalf of the Trowbridge Civic Society, I should like to make the following points: While we are supportive of this application, as it will maintain commercial activity in the centre of the town, we are concerned that it will add to the existing problem with litter. We would recommend that a litter bin of appropriate appearance and quality is provided outside the property, with the operator having responsibility for removing and disposing of the litter.
Decision target date: Not given
Applicant: Not given
Case Officer: Not given

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Consultation end date: Not given
15/12678/FUL	62 Fore Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8EX	Erection of a secure, enclosed fence for the storage of a mobile bank unit with CCTV and lighting
On behalf of Trowbridge Civic Society, I should like to comment that, while we are appreciative of the care taken to interfere minimally with the historic context, we are concerned about safety, if the mobile unit reverses out of the storage facility. Would it be possible to demonstrate that egress from the facility can be safely carried out?
Decision target date: Not given
Applicant: Not given
Case Officer: Not given

Consultation end date: Not given
16/00226/FUL	1 Waterside Mews Cockhill Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9FD	Erection of six foot high wooden fence to the front of the property
The Waterside Mews development is a complete design and needs to be maintained as such. The present fence may have been part of the design. The provision of a 2m high fence in the position adjacent to the back of footway will destroy the design harmony of the overall frontage. The fence could attract graffiti and bill posting. This area is an attractive approach to Trowbridge and such a fence could form a precedent and bring other unco-ordinated fence applications across the development. The application should be refused.
Decision target date: Not given
Applicant: Not given
Case Officer: Not given

Consulation end date: Friday 5th June, 2015
15/03175/FUL	46 Fore Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8EL	Replacement and relocation of external ATM machines and replacement of one internal machine
We welcome the obvious care taken over this application. We also welcome the fact that the marginal glazing appears to have been respected, although there is a danger that the windows of the ground floor may look over-cluttered. We were concerned, however, at the over-assertiveness of the proposed signage, which detracts from the architectural quality of the building. Changes need to be made, here.
Decision target date: Not given
Applicant: Royal Bank of Scotland
Case Officer: Matthew Perks

Consulation end date: Friday 29 May, 2015
15/02128/FUL	Land To Rear Of 14 Clarks Place Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7HA	Erection of 4 no. flats.
The proposal makes good use of a difficult brownfield site. TCS welcomes the comments in the Design and Access Statement which show awareness of the proposed building's context. The use of brickwork with stone detailing and platband is to be welcomed. The colour of the brickwork, however, should be carefully selected, in order to match the predominant colour of the conservation area, and not the adjacent, more recent, building on Harford Street. We note the intention to install windows which 'echo the sliding sash windows in adjacent houses'; we feel that installing genuine sliding sashes would be appropriate and would contribute positively to the overall character of the area. The lack of chimneys is notably out of character with the conservation area, and this should be remedied. We appreciate the concern for height but we also wonder if the proposed height might be out of alignment with the roofs of neighbouring houses, which would have a jarring effect in a conservation area.
Decision target date: Not given
Applicant: Stone Developments Wiltshire Ltd
Case Officer: Matthew Perks

Consulation end date: Friday 15 May, 2015
15/01805/FUL	Land West of Drynham Lane Trowbridge Wiltshire	Provision for 120 residential houses comprising a mix of 1,2,3 & 4 bedroom units and associated infrastructure including roads, footpaths, bridge, cycleway, garages and sub-station.
Mixed thoughts on this. The traffic / transport / travel plan looks as if it needs a lot more thought, but the architects have addressed the distinctive heritage context of Trowbridge, while acknowledging the design characteristics of neighbouring developments (whatever we may think of such developments) Yellow brick is mentioned at one point, and we should probably ask for a closer look at this, to ensure consistency with the context. The other finishes mentioned, such as red brick and render, give a pleasing variation, and it is gratifying that they have included chimneys without being pushed into it.
Decision target date: Not given
Applicant: Wainhomes (South West) Holdings Ltd Agent: Thrive Architects
Case Officer: Matthew Perks

Consulation end date: Friday 15 May, 2015
15/03858/LBC	62 Fore Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8EX	Reconfiguration of existing branch to improve services and layout. New external signage and branding. Replacement of 1 external ATM machine
Some changes to the fabric are proposed, but would appear to be reversible, if necessary, and the Heritage Statement makes valid points about access for those with disabilities. It also shows awareness of the historic importance of the building and the quality of the architecture. David Feather points out that the drawing of the front elevation is of very good quality.
Decision target date: Not given
Applicant: HSBC Banking PLC Agent: HLN Architects Ltd
Case Officer: Carla Rose

Consulation end date: Thursday 26 March, 2015
15/01883/LBC	Internal and external alterations to facilitate conversion into 2 dwellings	Homefield House Polebarn Road Trowbridge BA14 7EJ
Trowbridge Civic Society intends to submit the following: We support the proposals for the outside, as they would rectify aspects that have decayed through neglect, and would bring the buildings back into 'viable use', as the NPPF encourages. We feel that we could support the proposals even more positively if something could be done about the poorly-matching brickwork on the rear elevation, where openings have been filled in some time ago. However, we were concerned about the internal changes proposed. The Heritage Statement on the Council's website gives an account of what work is needed to bring the buildings into residential use, but it seems nowhere to mention their original role. Ken Rogers, in his survey of clothiers' workshops in Trowbridge, suggests 'that the complex of brick building at the rear of the house (was) workshops of the domestic period, contemporary with the older part of the house' and 'may well have been part of the small factory of 1815'. As the Heritage Statement makes no specific mention of this, we would strongly oppose actions which might damage or lose evidence of the buildings' former role as workshops before such evidence were recorded.
Decision target date: Thursday 23 April, 2015
Applicant: Mrs Antoinette Pullen
Case Officer: James Taylor

Consulation end date: Friday 20 March, 2015
15/01448/LBC	Rear extensions and internal alterations	39 Hilperton Road Trowbridge BA14 7JG
Trowbridge Civic Society's comments: Overall, the Trowbridge Civic Society welcomes this proposed development, which is consistent with the view expressed in the NPPF that 'heritage assets' should be put to 'viable uses consistent with their conservation' and we think that these changes may be seen as 'securing (the) optimum viable use' for such a building. We note, also, that the street frontage is not affected, and care has been taken to match existing stonework at the rear. We would like, however, to raise the following points: We feel that wooden sash windows would be more in keeping with the date of the building, and with the fenestration generally in the conservation area. The NPPF says that 'significance can be harmed or lost through alteration' and any such alteration 'should require clear and convincing justification' - especially in the case of a 'grade II listed building'. If wooden sashes were employed, though, it would raise the problem of what to do with the aluminium frames of the doors on the ground floor. If these doors were retained, there would be a mis-match between materials and style which would harm the building more than a consistency of style and materials, as in the proposals at present. Ideally, wooden doors would be appropriate here, but we appreciate the concern for consistency of style and materials shown. From the plans of sections and elevations, it appears that there is an already-existing mis-match between the roofing materials of the extension and the main building. The proposal for fixing Bath stone tile slips would go some way to improving this, although slates might be a better match, and should be considered as an option. Finally, we were a little concerned about the possible effects on the building of lowering the basement floor level. We assume that appropriate structural assessments have been carried out.
Decision target date: Thursday 9 April, 2015
Applicant: Jennifer Hotchen
Case Officer: David Cox

Consulation end date: Friday 27 February, 2015
15/00636/FUL	Peter Black Toiletries Factory Cradle Bridge Castle Street Trowbridge Wiltshire	Demolition of existing buildings and development of four retail units with associated car parking, highways works, and landscaping. Construction of cycle and footbridge across the river Biss. (Units 1 & 2 are proposed for A1, A2, A3, A5, and D1 uses, Unit 3 for A1, and Unit 4 for A3/A4.)
Trowbridge Civic Society's comments: A significant application for a prominent site. Worth looking at closely, especially at pedestrian routes and the design of the buildings.
Decision target date: Tuesday 28 April, 2015
Applicant: MRMU Ltd and King Developments Ltd
Case Officer: Kenny Green

Consulation end date: Friday 13 February, 2015
15/00211/LBC - Listed Building Consent	The Coach House 112 Church Street Hilperton BA14 7RG	Extension and alterations
Trowbridge Civic Society's comments: Care taken to match style and materials. Not visible from the road. Extension to existing building - probably OK.
Decision target date: Thursday 9 April, 2015
Applicant: Mr & Mrs F Hinks
Case Officer: James Taylor

Consulation end date - Friday 12 December, 2014
14/10577/FUL	Proposed erection of a detached four-bedroomed chalet-style dwelling.	South Rodwell Hall Victoria Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7LB
The Civic Society has objected to the proposals, as follows: On behalf of Trowbridge Civic Society, I should like to lodge an objection to this proposed development, which is within the curtilage of a listed building. The National Planning Policy Framework (2012) stresses (Para 126) the importance of local planning authorities recognising that ‘heritage assets are an irreplaceable resource’ and care should therefore be exercised in judging any proposal, including ‘any contribution made by their setting’ (Para 128). We consider, especially in the light of previous developments in the vicinity of the building, that the proposals, far from ‘making a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness’ (Para 131), would detract considerably from the setting of Rodwell Hall. Para 132 states that the significance of an asset (such as Rodwell Hall) ‘can be harmed or lost through alteration or destruction of the heritage asset or development within its setting (our italics). As heritage assets are irreplaceable, any harm or loss should require clear and convincing justification.’ There would certainly be ‘substantial harm’ (Para 132) to the setting of Rodwell Hall, and the advice given in Paragraph 133 states ‘Where a proposed development will lead to substantial harm to or total loss of significance of a designated heritage asset, local planning authorities should refuse consent, unless it can be demonstrated that the substantial harm or loss is necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh that harm or loss.’ We see, however, no public benefits arising from this proposal, apart from a very marginal provision of accommodation in the local area. We are aware, certainly, that 'Local planning authorities should look for opportunities for new development within Conservation Areas ... and within the setting of heritage assets to enhance or better reveal their significance’ (Para 137). However, although Paragraph 137 continues: ‘Proposals that preserve those elements of the setting that make a positive contribution to or better reveal the significance of the asset should be treated favourably,’ we consider that there is no positive contribution made to the setting of this building (quite the reverse). Permission should therefore be refused.
Decision target date: Monday 5 January, 2015
Applicant: Mr K. Butcher
Case Officer: James Taylor

Consulation end date - Friday 28 March, 2014
14/01798/VAR	Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of W/12/01412/FUL - to allow for general Gypsy and Traveller use and to allow up to 4 caravans on site of which no more than 2 would be static caravans.	Land South of Four Winds 81 Yarnbrook Road West Ashton Wiltshire.
Site already agreed - a variation of use is applied for.
Decision target date: Not Given
Applicant: Mr J Gammell
Case Officer: Matthew Perks

Consulation end date - Thursday 3 April, 2014
14/01401/LBC	Replace existing lean-to with garden room. Reface south end of eastern lean-to. Minor alteration works.	Semington House 30 High Street Semington Wiltshire BA14 6JY
Consulation on replacing inappropriate doors and window. Awareness shown of the building's qualities and the need for sensitivity.
Decision target date: Not Given
Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Applicant: GSL Southwick & Bradley Scout Group
Case Officer: Russell Brown

Consulation end date - Thursday 18 September, 2014
14/07929/FUL	Change of use of buildings from former car showroom/garage (Sui Generis Use) to a depot for storage/sales/MOTcentre and flexible A1-A5 use to ground floor and flexible A2/B1(a) use to first floor. Demolition of concrete portico to forecourt of building and former single storey sales office. Replace roof material on rear building (part)	Former Town Bridge Garage Town Bridge Wicker Hill Trowbridge BA14 8JZ
Visually, this should be an improvement, and will bring a significant and neglected building back into use. Not sure about the usage of the former showroom at the front, however.
Decision target date: Monday 13 October, 2014
Applicant: National Tyres and Autocare
Case Officer: Alison Hall

Consulation end date - Friday 15 August, 2014
14/06627/FUL	Change of use from shop (A1 use) to an assembly and leisure use (D2 use)	Unit 2 45 Fore Street Trowbridge BA14 8EJ
Proposal to turn former Knee's electrical store into children's soft play area.
Decision target date: Tuesday 9 September, 2014
Applicant: Not given
Case Officer: James Taylor

Consulation end date - Friday 15 August, 2014
14/06682/FUL	Erection of 9 dwellings and associated works	64 Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9EN
Possibly some issues over traffic on a busy road, opposite John of Gaunt School and close to other schools. However, care seems to have been taken with the Arts and Crafts-influenced design of the frontage onto Wingfield Road
Decision target date: Thursday 4 September, 2014
Applicant: Not given
Case Officer: Matthew Perks

Consulation end date - Friday 11 July, 2014
14/05636/LBC	Demolition of single storey extensions and erection of two storey extension	Silver Street Farm House Silver Street Lane Brokerswood Westbury Wilts BA13 4EY
Worth looking, as it's a listed building, but will not make harmful changes.
Decision target date: Friday 1 August, 2014
Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Case Officer: Not Given

Consulation end date - Friday 18 July, 2014
14/00131/LBC	Re-decorate lower building fabric and install new signage comprising 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign, 1 x externally illuminated fascia sign and additional non-illuminated window panels, posters and window graphics	Fever Bars Castle Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8AN
Application progress summary Application registered: Wednesday 11 June, 2014. Comments invited until: Friday 18 July, 2014 Another LBC - change is only cosmetic, to match the corporate branding. Wouldn't be much of a difference.
Decision target date: Wednesday 6 August, 2014
Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Case Officer: Not Given

Consulation end date - Friday 20 June, 2014
14/04934/LBC	Erection of carport, replacement of a door with a window and new door on the north wall	The Dovecote 9 The Strand Steeple Ashton Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 6EP
Careful attention to history of building. Will not have any direct impact on any early or historic fabric. Unobtrusive.
Decision target date: Wednesday 9 July, 2014
Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Applicant: Not given
Case Officer: Eileen Medlin

Consulation end date - Friday 20 June, 2014
14/03248/REM	28 residential dwellings retail and infrastructure (Reserved Matters application for access, appearance layout and scale pursuant to Outline Application 04/02105/OUTES)	Land Adjacent Scrap Yard Green Lane Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7DB
Materials look OK. Would prefer more chimneys!
Decision target date: Wednesday 16 July, 2014
Applicant: Not given
Case Officer: Not Given

Consulation end date - Wednesday 2 April, 2014
14/01902/FUL	Extension over existing kitchen to create new bedroom plus ensuite. Remove existing front entrance porch and create new porch area with bathroom over including converting 2 single bedrooms into 1 double bedroom.	123 The Laurels Devizes Road Hilperton Trowbridge BA14 7QH.
Care taken in plans to avoid overlooking, and materials are designed to match existing building. Screening from trees and mature shrubs also.
Decision target date: Not Given
Applicant: Mr P. Jordan
Case Officer: Philip Baker

Consulation end date - Friday 11 April, 2014
14/01824/LBC	Replacement of two doors and one window.	The Old School House Frome Road Southwick Trowbridge BA14 9QF
Replacement of lean-to would appear to be more in keeping with the original building.
Decision target date: Not Given
Application Type: Listed Building Consent
Applicant: Mr and Mrs M Vigni
Case Officer: Russell Brown

Consulation end date - Friday 7 February, 2014
13/06879/OUT	Erection of 15 dwellings and associated works.	Land South of Devizes Road Hilperton.
Quite a significant development. The Design and Access Statement is worth a look, as it makes a range of points about the Core Strategy and the Inspector's comments.
Decision target date: Not Given
Applicant: Heron Land and Gallagher UK
Case Officer: Alison Wilkinson

Application date not given
13/06090/VAR	Variation of condition to allow 20% of the gross ground floor area in Unit G to be used for the sale of food.	Unit G Gateway Shopping Centre Bythesea Road Trowbridge BA14 8HR
Unit has been vacant since 2009. To be occupied by 99p store.
Decision target date: Monday 13 January, 2014

Application date not given
13/05457/FUL	Retrospective application for the erection of an outbuilding in rear garden.	Stonewell House 64 Victoria Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7LD
Objections from neighbours on grounds of size, intrusiveness, and the possibility that the building may be used to keep livestock, which would lower the value of properties in the neighbourhood.
Decision target date: Wednesday 8 January, 2014

7th November
13/05704/LBC	Proposed new entrance lobby.	Independent Living Centre St Georges Road Semington Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 6JQ
Concern shown to match materials and design to existing building.
Decision target date: Thursday 2 January, 2014

16th October
13/05104/REM	Reserved matters application pursuant to outline permission 04/02105/OUTES for 60 dwellings relating to access, appearance, landscaping , layout and scale.	Land Adjacent Scrap Yard, Green Lane, Trowbridge Wiltshire
Large development. Houses look varied in design with chimneys and well-proportioned windows. Materials also seem OK, in keeping with the area, but it might be as well to check colours of brick.
Decision target date: Wednesday 15 January, 2014

6th August
13/02508/FUL	Conversion of buildings into 2 no. 2 bed flats and 1 no. 3 bed flat	1-5 Manvers Street And 65-68 Fore Street Trowbridge Wiltshire
Premises have been empty and on sale, with no movement for over a year. Proposed conversion of listed building, but no change externally. Building would be brought back into use.

8th April
W/13/00628/FUL	Alterations and extension to domestic workshop outbuilding to bring about the change of use to form a self contained granny annexe associated to the host dwelling house as well as alterations to dwelling house to install velux windows and construct dormer window	The Poplars 166 Wyke Road Hilperton Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7NT
No external impact to main house, visible from road. Alterations to workshop outbuilding considerate in scale and materials.

15th April
W/13/00679/ADV	4 vinyl signs within existing arches and one externally illuminated hanging sign	39 - 40 Fore Street Trowbridge Wiltshire
Proposals seem low-key, when compared with some of the other signages in the area. Will bring a listed building back into use, and application shows awareness of architectural significance of the frontage.

22nd April
W/13/00613/FUL	Planning permission for the change of use from A1 Shop to A3 New Starbucks Coffee shop	49 Fore Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8ES
Yet another coffee shop. Plans suggest that the appearance of the area will be enhanced, bringing the building back to something like its appearance when it was Burton's.

22nd April
W/13/00592/FUL	Remove part of front wall, re site pillar, construct block paving drive and build inner wall and gates	42 Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9ED
Not sure about this one - in a conservation area, may have adverse effects on traffic management, and would certainly alter the present line of the walls on the road. Would probably fail the test of 'maintaining and managing change to a heritage asset in a way that sustains and, where appropriate, enhances its significance.'

4th Jan
W/13/00014/FUL	Mixed use development comprising 24 flats, an office and associated works	Land At Court Street Trowbridge Wiltshire
Aims to provide mix of residential and commercial use, which should enhance the town centre. Sensitive area, with listed buildings. Proposal shows concern for the context, with 'the use of red facing bricks to first floor level and above, with an alternative lighter (colour) material to lower elevation levels, parapets to roof eaves, stone string courses as a prominent feature, around all the elevations, stone details to window openings, black metal rainwater goods, prominent facades to the street frontage (Court Street).' Plans look good, apart from what seems to be reconstituted stone rubble-effect material to lower elevation. Perhaps ashlar effect would pick up the context more pleasingly.