Developers are trying again to build a bungalow in Lake after it was refused the first time – but the local Isle of Wight Council member still views it as totally inappropriate for the site.
Applicants, W. S. Group, have submitted a revised application for a 2-bedroom bungalow on vacant land between the Premier Inn and Broadlea Primary School’s school field in Lake.
The site sits near the recent Merrie Gardens residential development, and in documents, the planning agent said it would be the best use of the land, with a bungalow having less impact on the immediate area.
A previous application was refused in November last year for the same type of development on the site as Isle of Wight Council planning officers said it would result in an ‘unacceptable intensification’ for vehicle access on a public right of way, having a detrimental impact on safety.
In the refusal notice, officers said:
“The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its position, scale and design would be an inappropriate and incongruous addition to the site that would fail to enhance the character and context of the area.”
Responding to the current application, 20/01908/FUL, Cllr Paul Brading as ward representative, raised objections with the application, as he had done previously. He said:
“This site is still totally inappropriate for a residence, being on the side of a public bridleway, a rough unmade road, which already causes big problems for the existing residents, and totally unsuitable any further developments.
Article continues below this advertisement “I notice the one change from the refused application is the planned widening of the first part of the bridleway. This area is green growth, which is habitat to animals and should be left alone.”
Cllr Brading also said the bungalow would be far too close to the primary school, as it would overlook the playing fields, impacting on the required school privacy.
Lake Parish Council and the Merrie Gardens Residents’ Association have also objected to the development, citing issues with the access, lack of environmental assessment and potential damage to the public footpath.
Other land nearby, owned by the same people as the site of the bungalow, has recently been subject to a planning enforcement order, where the Planning Inspectorate said it must be returned to its original state.
To view the proposals or comment go to the council’s planning portal. Comments will be accepted until Friday 11th December.
Yet the council give permission to build over a thousand houses. Whats up envelope not big enough for you
Well said spot on people will vote you down because the truth hurts
This ‘is’ the problem.
The council can only gain by giving permission for multi million pound developments as then the Thank you card from such developers can be thick, and given to several.
This cant be done on small scale developments, So the council then can ‘refuse’ such, to make it ‘look’ like planners are caring, and doing their job correct, BUT are happy to ruin acres of green field sites and all the life within such hedges, trees etc ‘if the price is right’
Disgusting bunch, VOTE THEM OUT
£££££££££ Another brown envelope
Jesus, all that fuss for one bungalow, yet 1,000+ in Ryde on the way. How is this news, and requires a Councillor statement?
I get you but its good to get this sort of thing printed to prove how the council planning works. So yes it is news to the unknown as if it wasn’t printed know one would know how selfish and corrupt this council are.
Don’t you worry, if this doesn’t get the “green” light, (get it? Because green space?) they’ll find somewhere else on the Island to destroy. They won’t stop until the Island looks like Tokyo.
“would be far too close to the primary school, as it would overlook the playing fields, impacting on the required school privacy”
The above only appears to apply when the this council want to refuse planning near a school.
Berry hill in lake backs on to a school and im very sure the bungalows were built before the school and when i say back on it really is just a garden fence boundary.
What a stupid place to want to build a dwelling.