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Search the Public Notice PortalDozens of objections have been lodged against plans for two chalet bungalows in a village next to the Isle of Wight National Landscape.
Perry Properties (Isle of Wight)’s application for permission to build two four-bedroom units off Whitwell’s High Street has been met with disquiet from both members of the public and Niton and Whitwell Parish Council.
The plans also include a vehicle access and associated landscaping.
Concerns include a lack of local need for the proposal, Island Roads’s recommendation to refuse the application, back land housing appearing incongruous at the location and the site being within an area with a surface water flooding issue.
However, on behalf of the applicant, BCM Wilson Hill has said ‘no unacceptable impacts’ arise relating to design, landscape character, heritage assets, residential amenity, highway safety, flood risk, biodiversity or servicing considerations.
One objector, Darren Nice, said: “I live on the High Street down river from the proposed development and witnessed the flooding just three months ago. This is the first time floods have occurred and are forecast to be more frequent.
“Any construction within close proximity of the river will reduce natural drainage and increase surface runoff, contributing even more water to an already overstretched river in times of heavy rainfall.
“Completely unsuitable area to build houses.”
Representing Niton and Whitwell Parish Council, Plan Research said there is a known shortage of smaller dwellings, including two-and three-bedroom units, across the Island.
The consultancy said its client notes the proposed four-bedroom homes would not meet an identified need.
The submission also highlighted an ‘adverse impact’ on public footpath NT14.
Island Roads objection cited a lack of adequate parking provision and turning facilities for refuse and emergency vehicles.
BCM Wilson Hill said in a Planning Statement: “The development will deliver new housing in a sustainable location at a time when the Council continues to experience pressure to meet housing delivery requirements.
“Consistent with national policy, the proposal makes an efficient use of land and demonstrates how small sites can play an important role in boosting housing supply and supporting the vitality of rural settlements.”
An Isle of Wight Council decision on application 26/00525/FUL is due today (Wednesday, June 17).
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