Barns into guest accommodation at Red Barns, Hamptworth, Salisbury

Earlier applications

Prior approval for converting the barns to a guesthouse was not required, while an application for replacement accommodation buildings was withdrawn.

“2no. replacement buildings for overnight accommodation (use class C1); demolition of existing 2no. buildings (23/01427) withdrawn on 18 August 2025.”

“Determination as to whether Prior Approval is required for proposed Change of Use of agricultural barns to guesthouse (Use class C1) (AMENDED PLANS) (23/00433PAFL)- Details not required on 31 August 2023.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Highways raised no specific objection, environmental protection accepted the proposal subject to conditions, and Natural England had no objection with mitigation.

“Environmental Protection: Wiltshire Council consulted on the application for prior approval and raised no objections subject to conditions requiring an investigation of the likelihood of contamination, including asbestos and the implementation of the noise management plan submitted with that application.”

“Natural England: No objection subject to appropriate mitigation.”

Officer report

Objections and concerns

The parish council and one objector raised concerns about noise, tranquillity, traffic, access, privacy, wildlife, light pollution and the listed building.

“Fails to comply with the criteria of relevant policies: - Loss of tranquillity through noise and disturbance and light pollution. - Adverse impact on neighbouring property which has no screening. - Increased traffic could result in highways safety issues. • Insufficient information provided about: - Means of safe access to the buildings and transport of luggage and golf equipment between the clubhouse and the accommodation. - Monitoring of car parking.”

“One letter of objection on the following grounds: - Adverse impact on wildlife. - Lack of information about means of access to the golf club and increased use of the existing access which is on a dangerous bend. - Adverse impact on the amenities of adjacent property through increased noise and disturbance from holiday makers and loss of tranquillity to this rural area and the potential for light pollution. - Lack of privacy to neighbours as no screening provided.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support, a speaker spoke against, and two parish councillors spoke for Landford Parish Council.

Conditions attached

The conditions included a Construction Environmental Management Plan covering construction materials, working hours, waste, noise, vibration, visual and light impacts.

“No development shall take place until a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the National Park Authority that identifies the steps and procedures that will be implemented to avoid or mitigate constructional impacts on species and habitats, and upon neighbouring amenity and highways.”

“Reason: To safeguard protected species and in the interest of the amenity of local residents and highway safety in accordance with Policies DP2 and SP6 of the adopted New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016-2036 (August 2019). Informative(s):”

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