Wiltshire pub rejected permission after unauthorised works found

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 11:28 · Archive

The Wheatsheaf in Chilton Foliat, Wiltshire, has made unauthorised changes to its listed building, which the council discovered as it rejected its latest planning application.

The Wheatsheaf pub in Chilton Foliat, east of Marlborough, has made unauthorised changes to its site. The council rejected its latest planning application on 2 October.

The pub had sought permission to create a new door opening, build an outside staircase, alter hard landscaping, and resurface the car park. The council refused planning permission, citing two main concerns. First, it found that the proposals 'would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset and would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Chilton Foliat Conservation Area'.

Second, the council discovered during its review that works already undertaken 'do not appear to accord with the details shown on previously approved' plans and that 'certain works may have been carried out without the benefit of the requisite consent'. The council found that unauthorised changes, particularly the relocated doorway and altered staircase, were harmful to the historic listed building and conservation area.

Despite the findings, the council indicated it supported the pub's continued operation. However, the discovery of unauthorised works suggests the council may now consider enforcement action against the property.

How it is being reported

• Pub could face action for 'unauthorised' worksA pub has made “unauthorised changes” to parts of its site the council has discovered as it rejects the latest planning proposal.Gazette & Herald · 26 Oct, 08:54
• Pub could face action for 'unauthorised' worksA pub has made “unauthorised changes” to parts of its site the council has discovered as it rejects the latest planning proposal.Swindon Advertiser · 26 Oct, 08:54
• Pub could face action for 'unauthorised' worksA pub has made “unauthorised changes” to parts of its site the council has discovered as it rejects the latest planning proposal.Wiltshire Times · 26 Oct, 08:54

In this story: The Wheatsheaf · Chilton Foliat · Marlborough · Wiltshire

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