®Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of Star Cottages, Camp Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9HT
alterations and conversion of building to form self-contained dwelling to include replacement raised roof
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Butcher C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regard to outlook, daylight and ventilation
- the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to privacy
What decided it
The significant and enduring harm to character and appearance and to future occupiers' living conditions, particularly the severely limited outlook, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery under the tilted balance.
The benefits of providing a single new home and supporting local facilities were afforded limited weight and were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the material harm to character and appearance and living conditions of future occupiers.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DM2, Policy DM4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.