Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent (South East) of Park View, Bullen Road, Nettlestone, PO33 1QE
Planning appeal 3274736 at Land Adjacent (South East) of Park View, Bullen Road, Nettlestone, PO33 1QE (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the rural character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
detached bungalow
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- PO33 1QE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the rural character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
- The safety of those using the public bridleway adjacent to the site
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the rural character and appearance of the area, which the Inspector ascribed substantial weight to, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply.
The moderate benefits of housing supply and choice were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm to rural character and appearance, such that the proposal does not constitute sustainable development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy DM2Policy DM17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 15
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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