Land Adjacent Moorfield, Blackwater Road, Newport, PO30 3BD

the construction of two detached dwellings with carports and parking; formation of vehicular access and associated access driveway (revised scheme)

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including protected trees
The effect of the proposed development upon ecology and biodiversity

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance through loss of protected trees and woodland, combined with unquantified ecological risks requiring a precautionary approach, provided a clear reason for refusal in accordance with paragraph 11 of the Framework.

The benefits of housing supply contribution and zero carbon design were outweighed by harm to character and appearance (including protected trees) and ecology and biodiversity

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM2, Policy DM12

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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