Recent planning applications and decisions in Monkton Farleigh.  To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website,  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword Search’ box. ……………………………………….. PL/2024/08335: Bay’s Office, Pinckney Green, Farleigh Wick: Retention of alterations to design of building previously approved, and change of use […]

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword Search’ box. ………………………… PL/2024/09313 and PL/2024/09538:  Stove House, The Former Tannery (listed building):  Insertion of new window to first floor level on south elevation:  comments by 22/11/24. PL/2024/08980:  THE DOWER […]

To look at an application on the WC website, copy the reference number, go to WC planning website  then paste the reference number into the ‘Keyword Search’ box. ………………………. PL/2024/09677 and PL/2024/09762:  CHURCH FARM, UPPER SOUTH WRAXALL – Works to trees:  comments by 25 November 2024. PL/2024/08032: WILD CROSS GARAGE, WORKSHOP, BRADFORD LEIGH – Prior Approval […]

The Trowbridge Link scheme, which covers surrounding villages including Staverton, now has a brand new bus. It’s used for taking elderly people and disabled people to the various clubs in the town. More volunteer drivers are needed – call the number on the bus if you’re interested in helping. Trowbridge Link also provides lifts to […]

Analysis from the Local Government Association Lib Dem group: This week saw the first Labour Budget since 2009. While there were a few positive steps, for much of the budget it was a case of ‘Meet the New Boss, same as the Old Boss.’ Local councils face increasing council tax, raising charges, and making further […]

There were two police sessions on October 30. Here are the reports: Speed Enforcement caught 11 vehicles speeding on 30 October 2024 in Staverton at New Terrace. This stretch of road has a clearly displayed speed limit of 30mph. The fastest vehicle was captured travelling at 43mph. On the day in question, it was bright and roads were dry. Depending on previous […]

The spat between the council and the paper originates in the refusal of WC to consider saving costs on statutory notices by putting them in the free press rather than the expensive Wiltshire Times. Because of what WC Conservatives consider to be biased reporting of the matter, the administration is now taking the paper off […]

General At the Wiltshire Council meeting on October 15th it was agreed to send the Local Plan to Inquiry, likely to be next year. There is still uncertainty around government changes to the National Planning Policy Framework.  WC doesn’t have the required five year housing land supply, so developers can get approval for sites outside […]

QR Codes have been around for some time now but have become more prominent in the last few years. Criminals are seizing the opportunity to use QR Codes to steal money, and personal information. The majority of QR code scams so far have been in open spaces such as stations and car park machines, so […]

This has been delayed by Wiltshire Council. It’s now scheduled to be done in November. Warning signs should be going out a couple of weeks in advance. Update – The works are likely to commence on Wednesday the 6th of November 2024 and should be completed by Friday the 8th of November