Planning appeal decision
Crosstrees, Main Road, Thorley, Yarmouth, PO41 0SS
Planning appeal 3274239 at Crosstrees, Main Road, Thorley, Yarmouth, PO41 0SS (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 1 October 2021 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and area.
demolition of existing extensions; proposed extension at first floor level to form additional living accommodation, new vehicular access
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McAndrew R
- Postcode
- PO41 0SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and area
What decided it
The proposal's design, scale and forward position within the plot would make it overly prominent and out of character within the streetscene on this main route through Thorley, conflicting with Policy DM2 and NPPF paragraph 130.
The benefits of sustainable re-use, improved visibility and removal of extensions did not outweigh the unduly harmful impact on the character and appearance of the site and area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2 of the Island Plan: The Isle of Wight Council Core Strategy (including minerals and waste) and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (2012)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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