A proposal for 9 ‘much-needed’ houses on land in Wootton is facing criticism from the local parish council.
Tradeamp’s revised planning application for 9x 3-bedroom homes next to 115 Station Road in Wootton Bridge fails to provide an appropriate housing mix, councillors have said in a representation to County Hall.
Though Wootton Bridge Parish Council (WBPC) raises no ‘major objection’ to the scheme, the local authority said it has several material concerns needing to be addressed.
In a statement previously submitted to the Isle of Wight Council, Phil Salmon Planning said the proposed development serves to meet some of the identified need for additional houses across the Island.
A WBPC spokesperson told planners:
“The absence of one and 2 bedroom units is contrary to the evidence set out in the Wootton Housing Needs Survey (2018), which identifies a clear and ongoing demand for such accommodation.
“Secondly, the council seeks clarification regarding the additional red-lined area shown on the amended location plan.
“In accordance with validation requirements and established planning practice, the application site boundary must be clearly and unambiguously defined.
Article continues below this advertisement “The purpose, extent, and planning status of this additional land are unclear, and it is not evident whether it forms part of the application site or is included for indicative or ancillary purposes.
“Thirdly, in respect of ecology, the council considers that the submitted bat survey information is insufficient to meet the requirements of Paragraph 186 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which requires decisions to be based on up-to-date and adequate ecological information.”
Phil Salmon Planning’s statement said:
“Given the identified need for additional houses across the Island, this application serves to meet some of that need. Recent planning decisions back up this approach and recognise the part played by small schemes in delivering housing.”
County Hall’s public consultation on proposal 25/00253/FUL closed on 20th March and a decision is due on 14th April.
We need much needed borstals built here for all the feral low life brats that are being allowed to terrorize the place
They should re-open Camp Hill
It will be full by Christmas, there are enough lawless
numpties to fill it.
If they are for social housing they are much needed,
if they are not for social housing there are plenty of
properties for sale in Wootton, checkout Rightmove
Well said and not a Numbty in sight!! It can be done!