14 Johnson Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5NR

described on the planning application form as “Addition of first floor to existing single storey garage to form space solely for ancillary/domestic use as part of the host property 14 Johnson Road

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect on the character and appearance of the streetscene and locality

What decided it

The harmful effects on the character and appearance of the streetscene and locality, caused by the unacceptably dominant and visually intrusive two-storey gable feature and the unduly close proximity of rear elevations, outweighed any personal circumstances or housing supply considerations.

The modest benefit of accommodating the appellant's daughter locally was outweighed by the unacceptable harm to character and appearance and the unusual, cramped relationship with adjacent buildings.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM2 of the Island Plan Isle of Wight Core Strategy (including Waste and Minerals) and Development Management Development Plan Document, March 2012

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