Roof alterations and extensions at 243B Melksham Road, Holt, Trowbridge

“The extension would add an additional bedroom with an en-suite bedroom within the roof space with extended ground floor living accommodation. The existing dwelling has no historic or architectural merit worthy of preservation and comprises off-white render walls, brick dwarf walls on the existing conservatory, with concrete roof tiles and white UPVC fenestration.”

“Figure 3:View of the principal south east elevation of the property The proposal seeks to remodel and extend the existing hipped roof to create a pitched roof, without materially raising the ridgeline height – which would remain at a maximum of 5.8m above ground level. The proposal would however add more roof massing and change the building’s aesthetic – as illustrated within Figure 5 below.”

“The application site is not located within Holt’s Conservation Area and there are no listed buildings nearby.”

“CONCLUSION The proposed development is considered to be acceptable in terms of its design, scale, and relationship with the surrounding area. It would not result in unacceptable harm to the…”

“The proposal complies with the relevant policies of the Wiltshire Core Strategy, the Council’s adopted Design Guide, the made Holt Neighbourhood Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. As such, the application is recommended for approval, subject to the conditions set out below.”

“Holt Parish Council would like Wiltshire Highways to review the Construction Management Plan and undertake a site visit before this is determined. From local knowledge, councillors are concerned about the practicality and safety of construction access to the site.”

“Wiltshire Council Highways: No objection subject to securing a construction management condition and advised as follows:”

“During a short debate Members discussed the proposal and observed that any further limitation of working hours would only extend the length of the demolition/ construction phases.”

“At the conclusion of debate, and on the motion of Cllr Ernie Clark, seconded by Cllr Andrew Davis, it was…”

“That Planning Permission be approved, subject to the following conditions and informatives:”

“Construction Management Plan - Statement (Harlow & Son) - Received 01.06.2026. Construction Management Plan - Illustrative Plan DWG No AH2025/74 CMS - Received 01.06.2026.”

“The development hereby approved shall be carried out in work in accordance with British Standard Tree Work - Recommendation for Tree Work”, BS 3998: 2010 or arboricultural techniques where it can be demonstrated to be in the interest of good arboricultural practice. This shall include the suitable protection of the existing trees to be retained during construction works, and as shown on approved plan drawing AH2025/74 Sheet 3).”