By Isle of Wight Observer
An appeal has been lodged against an Isle of Wight Council enforcement notice concerning alleged breaches of planning rules at Willow Cottage, Maythorne Way, Shanklin.
The notice, issued on July 28, alleges that the property is being used for permanent residential occupation in breach of the original planning permission, and that a former holiday unit on the site has not been demolished as required.
The appeal, prepared by Phil Salmon Planning, argues that the enforcement notice was not correctly served because Council documents were addressed to “Mr Paul Fuller”, which is not the owner’s name. The statement says: “Mr Peter Fuller is not called Paul and has never been known by that name.”
The chairman of the IW Council Planning Committee is Cllr Paul Fuller.
The second limb of the appeal challenges the six‑month period given for ceasing residential occupation. The statement explains that Willow Cottage is occupied by a single parent and two school‑aged children, and argues that six months “would create a material risk of unnecessary disruption to the household, particularly to the children’s education.” A 12‑month period is requested instead, saying there is a need to secure alternative accommodation and arrange an orderly move.
A related planning appeal is already underway, seeking removal of the holiday‑use restriction. The appeal asks the Planning Inspectorate to link the two cases, noting that both arise from the same condition and that the outcome of this appeal will directly affect the need for enforcement action.