Planning appeal decision
Woodland to the South of Love Lane, Bembridge , Isle Of Wight, PO35 5XY
Planning appeal 3276858 at Woodland to the South of Love Lane, Bembridge , Isle Of Wight, PO35 5XY (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2022 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the woodland that is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO).
2 holiday units with parking
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- PO35 5XY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the woodland that is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
- Whether a satisfactory standard of accommodation would be provided for use as holiday let accommodation
- Whether the holiday let accommodation would result in pressure to cut back or remove woodland trees
What decided it
The proposed development would be visually harmful to the character and appearance of the protected woodland and would create unacceptable pressure for the removal of trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy SP5Policy DM2Policy DM12Policy BNDP T1Policy BNDP D1Policy BNDP EH4
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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