A large villa-style property in Totland could house 4 new ‘starter homes’.
Martha James of Plan Research submitted a planning application to County Hall to convert 2 existing flats within Hurstleigh – described as a house with a ‘substantial’ garden – on The Broadway, Totland.
A proposed rear extension to the building would enable the creation of 4x 2-bedroom apartments, replacing 1x 3-bedroom flat and another with 4 bedrooms.
The application’s Design and Access Statement said:
“This scheme would create relatively affordable housing for starter homes, or properties for those wishing to downsize.
“According to the statistics available, two-bedroomed properties are in the most need on the Island, and these units involve the re-use of previously developed land.
“There have been several previous permissions for conversions to four flats at this property, as the council has consistently agreed that the property is suitable for conversion.
“Unlike previous schemes, the current application does not propose on-site parking spaces, as this would require the loss of the front garden area.
Article continues below this advertisement “With this in mind, we have demonstrated within a parking survey that there is sufficient vehicle parking available in the nearby car park and on the roads in the area.”
County Hall’s public consultation on the proposal finishes on 11th April and a decision is expected on 6th May.
Great idea.
What about the two families living in there who’ve only just found out this is being planned?