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Allowed20 August 20253363612

33 Solent View Road, Gurnard, Isle of Wight, PO31 8JY

Planning appeal 3363612 at 33 Solent View Road, Gurnard, Isle of Wight, PO31 8JY (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 20 August 2025 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.

alterations to roof of existing house. 2x new dwellings (pair of semi detached)

Authority
Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Han U
Postcode
PO31 8JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 Solent View Road with regard to light and outlook
  • the effect of the proposed development on the Solent and Southampton Water Special Protection Area (SPA)
  • whether the proposed development would provide an appropriate contribution towards affordable housing

What decided it

The appellant's Unilateral Undertaking securing financial contributions towards SPA mitigation and affordable housing, combined with the development's compliance with local plan policies on character, appearance and living conditions, made the proposal acceptable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM2Policy DM11Policy H1Policy SP5Policy DM12Policy DM4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 58

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