Planning appeal decision
2 Zephyr Cottages , Church Street, Seaview, PO34 5EN
Planning appeal 3309179 at 2 Zephyr Cottages , Church Street, Seaview, PO34 5EN (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
First floor extension and alterations
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- PO34 5EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proposed extension would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the Seaview Conservation Area through its incongruous design and prominent siting, which could not be justified by any material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP5DM2DM11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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