The construction of a farm worker’s bungalow on the edge of an Isle of Wight village will go ahead despite objections from local residents.
Richard Salter’s planning application for a single storey house next to the Oaklea Dairy farm by the Alverstone Road and Kern Lane junction in Alverstone has been approved by County Hall.
The building will have an entrance hall with a storm porch, study, living room, kitchen and diner, utility room with an adjacent WC, bathroom and two bedrooms with ensuites.
A Design, Access and Planning Statement prepared by the Andrew White Planning Consultancy on behalf of Mr Salter said:
“This application seeks consent for a farm worker’s dwelling in connection with the existing cattle operations related to the established farm enterprise at Oaklea Dairy.
“The bungalow will be constructed on a brick plinth with timber-clad elevations under a Spanish slate hipped and gable ended roof.
“It will have a primarily traditional appearance to its east front elevation, south side elevation and west rear elevation with cottage style windows, doors and porch.
“The north side elevation, however, will have a more contemporary appearance by incorporating a feature gable end providing views out over the open countryside.
“A driveway with parking and turning areas will be provided linking into the main farm complex utilising the existing field gateway.”
The consultancy added the application met a ‘local need’ and would not have a ‘harmful impact on the rural qualities of the surrounding National Landscape’.
Alverstone resident Andrew Halsey registered an objection at the end of last month.
He said:
“The proposed dwelling location is opposite my property. I am a severely disabled 63-year-old and totally wheelchair and housebound.
“One of my only pleasures in life is looking out of my front window and viewing the vista of Brading Downs. This dwelling will block out these views and have a severe impact on my health and well-being.
“I do not wish to hamper the farmer’s expansion objectives in any way but the plans would suggest this new build could be located nearer to the farm buildings which then would not impact any of the properties in our small village.
“Could I please request a site visit from the case officer so my concerns can be considered.”
Another resident, Michael Bird, said:
“The proposed dwelling location is opposite our and our disabled neighbour’s property and will have a severe impact on the views enjoyed from our property overlooking the downs and open countryside which is the reason we purchased the property in retirement some ten years ago.
“There is sufficient land available to the farmer, nearer his property, to build his so-called worker’s dwelling which would have no impact on our small village location and the views currently enjoyed.”
The Isle of Wight Council is yet to publish an explanation for its approval.
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