New flats including a ‘starter home’ that was ‘designed with families in mind’ could be built on a residential road in the middle of an Isle of Wight town.
Andrew Bishop applied to County Hall for planning permission to construct a 3.5 metre 2-storey extension and carry out an internal renovation at 90 Station Avenue in Sandown.
His application would replace 2 existing apartments – 1x 2-bedroom unit on the first floor and one with a single bedroom below – with four new flats.
A statement prepared by Nova Architectural on behalf of Mr Bishop set out proposed designs:
“To ensure the development is in line with the conservation objectives, the extension would utilise a matching yellow face brick and include all pertinent architectural features of that of the host dwelling to ensure it harmonises with that of the existing property and the immediate surrounding area.
“The (ground floor 2-bedroom flat’s) bedrooms have been designed with families in mind as a ‘starter home’, with a master bedroom and a modest second bedroom which is ideal for families with younger children.
“Due to the very simple nature of the proposal and the fact that it will not have any demonstrable adverse impact on any adjoining properties or the designated area, it is hoped the local planning authority will offer their support to the application.”
Nova Architectural said the property’s ground floor would comprise a 1-bedroom flat and 2-bedroom flat. The first floor would have a ‘similar layout’ to the ground floor, with 2 other apartments – a 1-bedroom unit and another with 2 bedrooms.
Mr Bishop’s application form states the new flats would be classed as ‘market housing’. His proposal also includes rooftop solar panels, new fencing and the repairing of an existing wall.
The council’s public consultation on the application will end on 14th March and a decision is due on 4th April.
Can’t see why not as long as they are affordable to young island people
Great idea, the Council will be pleased with all the
Council taxes.