Land at the Rear of 83 Carisbrooke Road, Carisbrooke, PO30 1NT

Planning appeal 3300032 at Land at the Rear of 83 Carisbrooke Road, Carisbrooke, PO30 1NT (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 13 September 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Carisbrooke Conservation Area.

described on the application form as, “The proposal is for a two story, two bed detached dwelling with a balcony and bicycle storage and patio area at land to the rear of 83 Carisbrooke High Street

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: O'Doherty A
Postcode: PO30 1NT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Carisbrooke Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed development on the setting and significance of the Grade II listed building, known as 83 and 85 High Street
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The less than substantial but considerable harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets (conservation area and listed building) outweighed the moderate public benefits of providing one dwelling, particularly given the additional highway safety concerns.

the harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets and highway safety concerns outweighed the moderate public benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM2Policy DM11
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 111Paragraph 189

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