Land at Knightsbridge Farm, Roud Lane, Ventnor, PO38 3LH

Planning appeal 3333322 at Land at Knightsbridge Farm, Roud Lane, Ventnor, PO38 3LH (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector Parker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

‘Erection of a G-11 (formerly known as Gaia 133) 11kW turbine on an 18m tubular tower – 24.8m height to blade tip’

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Parker C
Postcode: PO38 3LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the setting(s) of nearby heritage assets
Whether or not, following consultation, it has been demonstrated that the planning impacts identified by the affected local community have been appropriately addressed and the proposal has community support

What decided it

The planning impacts identified by the affected local community have been appropriately addressed and the proposal has community backing as required by national policy and guidance, notwithstanding the objections received.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM2Policy DM11Policy DM12Policy DM16Policy SP5Policy SP6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 163Paragraph 182Paragraph 180Paragraph 56

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