®Planning appeal decision
2 Barwick Cottages, Niton Road, Rookley, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3PA
Planning appeal 3348988 at 2 Barwick Cottages, Niton Road, Rookley, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3PA (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 2 December 2024 by Inspector Pipkin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Isle of Wight National Landscape.
‘We seek retrospective planning permission for a small timber garage (5 x 4.2m) situated at the bottom of a 30 metre driveway. This is a single storey structure with no services attached. It has no flooring as it uses the existing hardstanding that the garage sits upon. We also seek retrospective planning for a 15m diameter equestrian turnout pen in the attached field. This is surrounded by rustic wooden fencing and is required for the health and welfare of a horse that has a chronic health condition which requires management. The field itself has been used for the keeping and welfare of horses for many decades.’
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pipkin R
- Postcode
- PO38 3PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Isle of Wight National Landscape
What decided it
The retention of both structures would conserve and not harm the landscape or scenic beauty of the National Landscape and would not harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM12Policy DM11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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