Planning appeal decision
Sanbara, Chapel Lane, Merstone, Newport, PO30 3DD
Planning appeal 3279200 at Sanbara, Chapel Lane, Merstone, Newport, PO30 3DD (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 17 January 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of nos 1 and 2 Chapel Cottages, having particular regard to outlook and light.
Proposed alterations and extensions to existing bungalow to form a chalet bungalow; single storey extension and conversion of existing garage to form additional living accommodation (revised scheme)
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- PO30 3DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of nos 1 and 2 Chapel Cottages, having particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The reasonable distance of the development from the neighbouring properties' front elevation and amenity areas, combined with the single storey scale of the garage extension, ensured no unacceptable harm to neighbouring outlook and light.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2 of the Island Plan: Isle of Wight Core Strategy
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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