Planning appeal decision
Big Blue, Afton Down, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9TY
Planning appeal 3344461 at Big Blue, Afton Down, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9TY (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Rose 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, National Landscape and Tennyson Heritage Coast with particular regard to the design of the dwelling and to the glazed areas and any increase in artificial light pollution.
Replacement Dwelling
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- PO40 9TY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, National Landscape and Tennyson Heritage Coast with particular regard to the design of the dwelling and to the glazed areas and any increase in artificial light pollution
What decided it
The proposed replacement dwelling, when assessed in the context of the existing neighbouring buildings (Marine Villa and St. Martins), would result in a visually acceptable development that complements the character of the area and would not cause material harm to the National Landscape or Tennyson Heritage Coast.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 182Paragraph 184
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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