Planning appeal decision
159 High Street, Wootton, Ryde, Iow, PO33 4LZ
Planning appeal 3335979 at 159 High Street, Wootton, Ryde, Iow, PO33 4LZ (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 22 November 2024 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of detached bungalow with parking. New parking for the existing house. Widening of access drive
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
- Postcode
- PO33 4LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- living conditions of the occupants of 161 High Street, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight
- integrity of the Solent and Southampton Water SPA in relation to recreational disturbance and nutrient neutrality
What decided it
The mitigation measures secured through the Unilateral Undertakings and the foul water drainage arrangement to the English Channel ensured the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Solent and Southampton Water SPA, allowing the appeal to be allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy SP1Policy DM4Policy DM12
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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