Plans for a new 2-bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor of a Victorian villa near an Isle of Wight beach have sparked opposition from locals.
Ryde Town Council (RTC) joined 2 residents in objecting to Leavington House’s proposal for a part conversion of the lower ground floor of a property on Ryde’s East Hill Road.
The proposed flat, suitable for three people and classed as ‘market housing’, would be in ‘close proximity’ to Ryde Beach and have access to a large communal garden, according to a Planning Statement from Planit Consulting.
RTC took issue with ‘the lack of parking provision’ for the new apartment, the wine cellar’s access and there not being an agreement on affordable housing contributions.
Another detractor, Leavington resident Julie Rumble said:
“I wish to object to the proposed planning application of a lower ground floor flat underneath mine. There is no soundproofing between my floor and the ceiling below. Just a thin sheet of MDF.”
Her other gripes included there being ‘no inclusion for any social housing at the property’, no provision for buggies or prams and no electric vehicle charging points which she described as ‘paramount for any new renovation’.
Planit Consulting said:
“The flat would be a 1-bedroom dwelling, with a kitchen, living room, bathroom and wine cellar, with all rooms provided with access to sunlight/daylight via the existing window arrangements.
“It is clear that the conversion would not result in any harmful or detrimental impacts to the amenity of any of the neighbour properties.”
The council’s public consultation on proposal 25/01280/FUL ends on 24th October and a decision is due on 29th October.
