®Planning appeal decision
Rose Barn, Chapel Lane, Arreton, PO30 3DD
for three x two-bedroom detached residential units with associated access
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the principle of the proposed development with specific regard to access to services and facilities
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the wider area
- the effect of the proposals on the integrity of the SPA
What decided it
The appeal site is not well located in terms of accessibility to local services and facilities, and would not encourage residents to reduce their reliance on private motor vehicles, contrary to the Framework's approach to sustainable locations and transport.
The substantial harm from locating the development in an unsustainable location, requiring heavy reliance on private motor vehicles, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing supply contribution and small-scale economic benefit during construction.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy DM2, Policy DM12
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.