9 Hilton Road, Gurnard, PO31 8JB

proposed dwelling”

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Leonard S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 Hilton Road, having regard to light and outlook impacts
The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Solent Special Protection Area (the SPA)

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from the incongruous tandem siting and erosion of the spacious, verdant qualities of the site, which would not be outweighed by the moderate benefits of housing delivery and affordable housing contribution in the context of the tilted balance.

the adverse impacts of significant harm to character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits, and affordable housing contribution when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole

Framework references: 11, 8, 69, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy DM2, Policy DM4

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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