Peter Davison

Residents of All Cannings complained that a skip on Chandlers Close was blocking the pavement and obstructing the highway without visible signage or lighting. Wiltshire Council said a licence application had been submitted but had not yet been approved and promised to investigate and take action if necessary. Housing association Aster Group said the skip was being used for essential work at a resident’s home, that the required permits had been obtained, and that the skip complied with safety requirements and would be removed when the work finished.

Residents of Netherstreet near Bromham are opposing the conversion of two agricultural barns at Moorhouse Farm into flexible commercial premises, citing potential increases in traffic and noise and harm to the nearby North Wessex Downs. The Crown Estate applied to convert five barns, renovate the farmhouse and provide 35 parking spaces, while residents and Bromham Parish Council backed objections and conducted an independent traffic survey. Despite a public call-in, Wiltshire planning officers approved the conversion of two barns for storage and distribution in June. The narrow access road, which is as little as 3.7 metres wide, will require two passing places, but residents remain concerned about heavy goods vehicle movements and the lack of public scrutiny. The Crown Estate says the farmhouse will remain a single dwelling and that it is reviewing options for the remaining buildings.

Wiltshire Council's Southern Area Licensing Sub Committee approved a premises licence for Stonehenge Campsite near Winterbourne Stoke, allowing events for 1,200 to 2,000 people for up to 30 days a year. The licence permits indoor and outdoor music from Thursday to Sunday and alcohol sales at the site shop. Local residents and Winterbourne Stoke Parish Council opposed the application, citing late-night drumming, loud music, cannabis smoke, drug and alcohol use, and other disruption linked particularly to Solsticefest. The campsite's owner, William Grant, welcomed the decision and said the site would host up to 15 large events annually, including Solsticefest and cycling events.