Lack of necessary infrastructure leads to rejection of housing project in Calne
In a recent decision, Wiltshire Council has refused an application to build up to 100 new homes on land east of Spitfire Road in Calne. The application, submitted by Robert Hitchins, a family-owned property company, aimed to create much-needed housing in Calne in a sustainable location and improve public access.
However, the decision was made despite these aims due to several concerns raised by Calne Town Council, Calne Without Parish Council, and local residents. The town council expressed concerns about the development's location and impact on local services, particularly infrastructure issues. They stated that the application would worsen the existing infrastructure issues in Calne.
Residents have raised additional concerns, such as potential traffic congestion and loss of greenfield. These concerns, along with the infrastructure issues, were not adequately addressed in the new development plans.
The council was able to demonstrate sufficient supply of housing land at the current time, but the specific concern about the lack of additional doctors and dentists to address the additional housing numbers remained unresolved.
Moreover, the case officer report stated that issues of noise, odour, and dust impacts from Abberd Fields Farm were not properly addressed in the plans. This led to a maintained objection from the Public Protection Officer.
The overall conclusion was that the problems caused by the development outweighed its benefits, and the proposal was found to be contrary to multiple policies in the Wiltshire Core Strategy. As a result, the application was denied.
For detailed specifics on the Calne 100-home development case, including precise infrastructure concerns and medical provision impacts, local Wiltshire Council planning documents and news reports from local media would be the authoritative sources.
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