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

‘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

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.

Framework references: 163, 182, 180, 56

Plan policies cited: Policy DM2, Policy DM11, Policy DM12, Policy DM16, Policy SP5, Policy SP6

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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