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

Planning appeal 3317662 at Land Adjacent Moorfield, Blackwater Road, Newport, PO30 3BD (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 18 September 2023 by Inspector Searson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including protected trees.

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
Postcode: PO30 3BD

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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM2Policy DM12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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