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 has applied to County Hall for planning permission to construct a 3.5 metre two-storey extension and carry out an internal renovation at 90 Station Avenue in Sandown.
Two flats into four
His application would replace two existing apartments – one two-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 two-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.”
Classed as ‘market housing’
Nova Architectural said the property’s ground floor would comprise a one-bedroom flat and two-bedroom flat.
The first floor would have a ‘similar layout’ to the ground floor, with two other apartments – a one-bedroom unit and another with two 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.
View the plans
You can view the plans on the Isle of Wight council’s planning register (25/00181/FUL).
The public consultation runs until 14th March and a decision is due by 4th April 2025.
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