Schedule of Appeals

TCP/20320/A Mr C J Pavey against refusal for demolition of garage and outline for a dwelling, land rear of 1 and 3 Garfield Road fronting Brook Road, Shanklin.

TCP/6507/B Mr and Mrs S Howe against refusal for demolition of dwelling and outline for two detached houses at 314 Gunville Road, Newport.

TCP/13690/D Mr R J Squire against refusal for detached house, land adjacent 116 Victoria Avenue, Shanklin.

TCP/3664/V Mr P Roberts against refusal for demolition of garages and outbuildings, removal of caravans and outline for ten dwellings at Mountfield Holiday Park, Norton Green, Freshwater.

2. INVALID APPEALS

TCP/5746/H Wadham College against refusal of outline for residential development and associated access at land between Weeks Road and Ashey Road, Ryde.

The appellants failed to submit correct documentation within the six month deadline and therefore the appeal has not been accepted by the First Secretary of State.

E/21034/E Dr J A Parsons against Listed Buildings Enforcement Notice relating to the installation of UPVC windows in a Grade II Listed building at West Billingham Farm, Billingham, Newport.

The appeal was submitted out of time and the First Secretary of State has no power to accept a late appeal.

3. HEARING/INQUIRY DATES

TCP/12323/M Mr and Mrs P J Colson against refusal of outline for a dwelling and vehicular access at Part OS parcel 9000, East Lane, Merstone, Newport.

The hearing is to take place on 13 January 2004.

TCP/23380/B Mr G L A Osman against refusal of outline for residential development and alterations to vehicular access at Ivylands Holiday Park, Broadway, Totland Bay.

The hearing is to take place on 27 January 2004.

TCP/20073/A Mr and Mrs T Warren against refusal for the demolition of stables and hay store and the construction of a detached house with attached garage and stable block, formation of vehicular access on land adjacent Stockbridge Cottage, north side of Slay Lane, Whitwell, Ventnor.

Officer Recommendation: Refusal

Committee Decision: Refusal (Part 1) - 10 January 2003

Appeal Decision: Dismissed - 21 July 2003

Main issues of the case as identified by the Inspector:

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

• The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.

Conclusions of the Inspector:

• The appellants desire to retire and be on-hand for the management of their horses does not amount to the exceptional circumstances required to justify a new dwelling in the countryside.

• The proposed development would be a substantial building which would intrude into the open countryside and lead to an unacceptable consolidation of the built environment.

• The proposal would be detrimental to the rural character of the area and contrary to UDP policies S1, S4, G1, G4, G5, H9 and C1.

• Slay Lane is a bridleway and is narrow, poorly constructed and has few opportunities for passing.

• Currently the appellants visit the site four to six times a day generating eight to twelve vehicle movements.

• A new dwelling is likely to generate six vehicle movements a day leading to a reduction if the appellants were to reside on site.

• The present use of the land for grazing and stabling of horses may at some time cease thus reducing the number of vehicle movements in the lane.

• A dwelling would be permanent and would attract a consistent number of vehicle movements.

• There would be opportunity for conflict between users of the lane and the proposal would be detrimental to highway safety and contrary to UDP Policy TR7.

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