Two planning applications that were refused by Wiltshire Council are being appealed by developers.
The speculative proposals are for 300 homes on land south of Snarlton Farm in Melksham East, submitted by Catesby Estates, and 70 homes off Woodrow Road in Melksham Forest, submitted by Waddeton Park Ltd. Both were refused last year on the grounds that the plans do not comply with Wiltshire Council’s Local Plan or the Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan.
The developers have appealed both decisions, and public inquiries will take place, where a government planning inspector will make the final decision.
Melksham Without Parish Council has been working with Wiltshire Council to defend the refusals. MWPC clerk Teresa Strange said, “It’s very much felt that the decision on them will influence future decisions on speculative development in Melksham and the wider area.”
The inquiry for the Snarlton Lane housing plans will start on Tuesday 20th January in Trowbridge.
The inquiry for the Woodrow Road plans will start on Tuesday 3rd February.
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