More houses are proposed for a major development in Cowes.
With approval for more than 170 properties already, Meadow View Park on Place Road, is looking to increase the number of houses in its third phase.
Penwood Developments has permission for 30 properties on that part of the land, but are looking to increase it to 37, should the Isle of Wight Council approve plans.
Change in housing mix to better reflect demand
By removing some of the four-bed houses and detached chalet bungalows, space has been made to add two and three-bed semi-detached houses.
In a planning statement submitted on behalf of the developers, Simon Denness Architecture, said the change in the housing mix has been made to better reflect demand, with a higher need for smaller, two and three-bed properties.
It is also due to the rising building costs, he said, with ‘greater efficiencies’ in semi-detached properties compared to large detached homes.
Market price and affordable homes
Of the 37 properties, 21 would be market-price houses and the other 16 affordable properties — 12 rented and four owned.
Building work has started on homes in this phase of Meadow View Park that are not affected by the changes.
View the plans
You can view the plans, 22/01307/FUL, on the council’s planning register.
The public consultation runs until 23rd September.
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Image: © Simon Denness Architecture Ltd
