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Search the Public Notice PortalObjections have been made over a homeowner’s plan for a dropped kerb as they also seek permission for a transformation of their house that has already been done.
On 27 April, the owners of a property on Frome Road filed a planning application with Wiltshire Council seeking retrospective planning permission for works to its roof and exterior that have been done but remain unauthorised by the council.
The works, which were started in October 2025, have what the applicant has described as having fallen into a state of “severe architectural dereliction”, turned into a “high-performance building envelope that aligns with the traditional vernacular of the streetscape.”
According to documents submitted as part of the application, the works done appear to have involved the removal of a chimney, and the application of a “white silicone render”.
Alongside this, the homeowner is also seeking permission to drop the kerb outside their home to create two parking bays to the rear of the property.
The applicants justify such a move by saying that this would reduce the amount of cars on the road and thereby improve highways safety.
Wiltshire Council is currently reviewing the application and is expected to make a decision by June 22.
However, a number of official comments on the proposals have been submitted as part of the consultation, with some raising concerns over the proposals.
Among those recommending the application for approval is Wiltshire Council’s Highways, who state that the width of the area of land (4000mm), is not of adequate length to park a vehicle perpendicular to Waterworks Road, adding that 4.8m is required.
Highways say: “Adequate provision cannot be made on the site for the parking, and manoeuvring of vehicles onto the highway in a satisfactory manner.”
Trowbridge Town Council seconded the objections to the proposals for a dropped kerb, commenting they were objecting, “due to the loss of on-street parking spaces arising from the creation of off-street parking and concerns identified within the swept path analysis.”
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However, the town council also said it had no objections to the work on the house that had already been carried out.
Nevertheless, an objection to the entire application was filed by Craig Morris, who objected on several grounds.
Summarising, Mr Morris wrote: “My view is that the application as it stands should not be granted.
“The description of development does not cover all of the works, the heritage harm is real and not outweighed by the limited public benefit on offer, and the highways element is not adequately evidenced.”
Mr Morris goes on to state that “the cleanest route” forward would be to work with a conservation officer to reinstate the building and apply for the dropped kerb again.
Meanwhile, Kevin Eames also objected by commenting that “far from aligning with the ‘traditional vernacular of the streetscape’ as claimed in the application the works, in fact, contrast in just about every way possible.”
His main points of contention are: the removal of the chimney stack; the replacement of clay pantiles; the use of plastic widows and front door; the rendering of the brick elevations in a hard non-breathing mix and the partial demolition of the brick boundary wall.
Mr Eames’s objection continued: “In summary the works are in conflict with statutory obligations and local planning policies aimed at preserving and enhancing the Conservation Area. It should be resisted.
Other residents, meanwhile, were more supportive of the home’s transformation.
Ramandeep Singh said that the works had made a big improvement on a home that had been in “bad condition”, explaining: “Since the renovation the property is now habitable and many residents have also mentioned how nice the property is looking.”
Simran Kaur, meanwhile, commented: “I have lived on Frome Road for many years and this property is looking amazing and it is so good to see this home looking renewed, clean so that people can live there.”
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