Planning appeal decision
Meda, Medham Farm Lane, Northwood, PO31 8PH
Planning appeal 3311893 at Meda, Medham Farm Lane, Northwood, PO31 8PH (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 31 August 2023 by Inspector Partington A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety and whether or not it would be provided with a suitable access.
A new dwelling
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Partington A
- Postcode
- PO31 8PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety and whether or not it would be provided with a suitable access
What decided it
The Inspector's site observations of low vehicle speeds and adequate visibility at the proposed access point, combined with the minimal traffic impact of a single dwelling, demonstrated that highway safety would not be adversely affected.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM2DM17DM4DM12DM14SP5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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