The future of a derelict house that was gutted in a blaze remains uncertain after the deadline for an application to build three new homes passed.

The burnt-out property on Rowden Hill is a former family home which has been derelict for over a decade, since it was torched by the former owner, who decided to destroy the house after his wife asked for a divorce.

The father-of-three caused between £75,000 and £100,000 worth of damage before reporting the blaze to police.

The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: The derelict house on Rowden Hill.The derelict house on Rowden Hill. (Image: Newsquest)

More than 11 years later, developers Calibre Homes lodged an application to demolish the property and construct three new four-bedroom homes in its place.

The proposal also includes the creation of nine parking spaces, seven of which will be new.

In its design and access statement, Calibre Homes said: “The development of the site will be a great visual improvement compared to the current burnt out and neglected dwelling.

The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: The derelict house on Rowden Hill.The derelict house on Rowden Hill. (Image: Newsquest)

“The dwelling was never rebuilt and, as such, the remains consist of the exterior walls only, with no roof or internal floors.”

But the outcome of the application to transform the site remains unknown.

Wiltshire Council has yet to reveal its decision, despite the application deadline passing more than a month ago, on January 25.

The council has been contacted for comment.