Plans have been submitted to change the use of first-floor office space in the town centre into residential accommodation.
The proposal involves converting the office space to residential use, along with internal alterations to create a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom self-contained flat.
The Grade II* listed building at 38 Market Place currently has shops on the ground floor. Planning documents state that the first-floor offices are no longer required for their current use and that the conversion would make more efficient use of existing town centre space.
Wiltshire Council’s conservation officer has recommended refusal of the application, stating there is insufficient information to fully assess the impact of the proposals on the Grade II* listed building.
In their report, the conservation officer said the application “suggests a scheme that would be harmful to significant features”.
Warminster Town Council members unanimously objected to the plans, supporting the conservation officer’s concerns. Councillors agreed that listed buildings within conservation areas should receive special attention to preserve their setting and special architectural or historic interest.
Wiltshire Council is due to decide on the application by 20th January.
