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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP4, Policy SP5, Policy DM2, Policy DM12

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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