Land rear of Old Coastguard Cottages, Coast Guard Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9QT

described on the planning application form as a niche, high-quality tourism development of four wooden cabins

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Harley S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including the effect on the Isle of Wight AONB and the Freshwater Bay Conservation Area
Whether safe and convenient access would be provided for all
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that safe and convenient access would be provided for all, combined with harm to character and appearance and living conditions, means the proposal conflicts with the development plan and no material considerations outweigh this conflict.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP3, Policy SP4, Policy SP5, Policy DM2, Policy DM12, Policy FNP 1, Policy FNP 5, Policy FNP 6, Policy P56

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