Hamlet Court, Cowes, PO31 8BQ

Planning appeal 3315891 at Hamlet Court, Cowes, PO31 8BQ (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2024 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the Cowes Conservation Area.

for the demolition of the existing dwelling and two new replacement villas on the site

Authority: Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hunter A
Postcode: PO31 8BQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the Cowes Conservation Area
The effect of the proposed development upon the non-designated heritage asset, known as Hamlet Court

What decided it

The harm to the Cowes Conservation Area and the complete loss of the non-designated heritage asset Hamlet Court, which makes a positive contribution to the area's character and yachting heritage, outweighs the limited public benefits of two replacement dwellings and cannot be justified by the incomplete viability evidence.

The less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset (the conservation area) and the harm to the non-designated heritage asset, to which significant weight was attached, were not outweighed by the limited public benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits, and improved site security, particularly given the net loss of 5 residential units.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM2Policy DM11Policy DM12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 209Paragraph 11

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