The proposal claimed that the design of the new horticultural building was in keeping with the existing greenhouses on the estate and had been carefully positioned to maintain important views. However, the conservation officer assigned to the case noted: “The proposed building is more akin to a residential bungalow and not an outbuilding that would appear a natural, homogenous evolution of traditional garden structures on the site.”The design was criticised by planning officers. (Image: Savills)According to the case officer report, the site is highly visible from the public domain. “The application fails to demonstrate that the proposed development could be accommodated without prejudicing the welfare of these trees.”Consequently, the planning application has been refused by Wiltshire Council. The billionaire was number 22 on the Sunday Times Rich List in 2021.

Source: The Times February 08, 2024 12:15 UTC