Mill Height Campsite, Newbridge Road, Calbourne, Isle of Wight, PO30 4JN

Planning appeal 6000628 at Mill Height Campsite, Newbridge Road, Calbourne, Isle of Wight, PO30 4JN (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for the proposed use, bearing in mind the spatial strategy of the development plan and the accessibility of services and facilities.

use of the land as a tourism accommodation site including the stationing of three self-contained glamping pods (converted containers); reception/bike store; bin store; parking and landscaping

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Davies N
Postcode: PO30 4JN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for the proposed use, bearing in mind the spatial strategy of the development plan and the accessibility of services and facilities
The effect of the development on the rural character and appearance of the site and surroundings

What decided it

The proposal accords with Policy SP4's aim to increase the quality of tourism accommodation on the Island and would enhance rather than harm the rural character and appearance of the site, particularly during the main tourist season.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1Policy SP4Policy SP5Policy DM2Policy DM12

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