PLANS to transform Chippenham offices into flats have been withdrawn by the applicant.

A bid for prior notification was submitted by Mr Conn of 1 Market Place in Chippenham to change the offices at the address into three flats.

This work would be have been carried out in the offices above the existing retail space.

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However, the bid has now been withdrawn by Mr Conn.

Despite this the bid was shown support from Chippenham Town Council which said: “Flats would be of a decent size and natural light afforded to all habitable rooms.

“If there are no overlooking/privacy concerns it is recommended that the high-level windows proposed to be introduced on the south east elevation are enlarged to normal size.”

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Wiltshire Council’s highways officer said there was no ground for them to object to the plans, as parking was available at the back of the development.

They added: “Construction should be carefully regulated though as vehicular access will be difficult.”