Biss Farm, West Ashton Road, West Ashton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14

Description

Biss Farm Yard comprises a former agricultural yard extending to approximately 1.43 acres across two titles known as WT112673 and WT464835. The site historically accommodated agricultural buildings, hardstanding and access areas, including two principal structures referred to as Barn A and Barn B.

Barn A benefits from Prior Approval consent under Class Q for conversion into three residential dwellings together with associated parking and amenity space. Regulation 77 / Habitats Regulations approval has also been secured. Barn B does not currently benefit from planning consent but may offer future redevelopment or conversion potential, subject to the necessary consents. Given the low-density nature of the existing scheme and the site's strategic position adjoining the Ashton Park Urban Extension, there may also be scope for a more comprehensive residential development, subject to planning.

PLANNING
The original proposal comprised the conversion of two barns (Barn A and Barn B) to deliver five dwellings. While both buildings were confirmed as structurally sound, the Local Planning Authority advised that Barn B did not meet the requirements of Class Q due to the extent of works required, which were considered to go beyond a conversion and amount to a rebuild. The scheme was therefore amended to exclude Barn B, and the application proceeded on the basis of Barn A only.

Barn A, a more traditional masonry structure, was accepted as capable of conversion with limited intervention. The approved scheme subdivides the building into three residential units, with associated parking and amenity space within the existing farmyard, as shown on the approved plans . The design retains the existing structure with modest alterations consistent with Class Q principles.

Location

Biss Farm Yard is located on West Ashton Road on the south eastern edge of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The site occupies a highly accessible position within an established residential and semi-rural setting, immediately adjacent to the Ashton Park Urban Extension.

Trowbridge provides a comprehensive range of retail, leisure and educational facilities and continues to experience significant residential and commercial growth. The town benefits from strong transport connectivity across the South West, with direct access to Bath, Bristol, Chippenham and the M4 corridor.

Trowbridge railway station provides services to Bath Spa, Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton and Cardiff, together with onward national rail connections including London Paddington.

Situation

The property is positioned within an area thathas experienced substantial recent development activity, with the adjoining Ashton Park strategic allocation progressing through implementation. The surrounding environment comprises a mix of newly completed residential development, agricultural land and established rural uses.

The site benefits from its edge-of-settlement location, combining a semi-rural character with access to the infrastructure, amenities and long-term growth
associated with the wider urban extension.

Accommodation Text

Plot Type Approx. Area Bedrooms
1 Single-storey barn conversion 750 sq ft 3
2 Single-storey barn conversion 750 sq ft 3
3 Single-storey barn conversion 750 sq ft 3

Legal Costs

Each party is to be responsible for their own legal and professional fees incurred in any transaction.

Further Information

For further details, please contact the sole agents at CSquared,
Allan Lloyd
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