Planning appeal decision
9 Castle Road, Cowes, PO31 7QY
Planning appeal 3332752 at 9 Castle Road, Cowes, PO31 7QY (Isle of Wight Council) was allowed on 27 June 2024 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as Providence House, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cowes Conservation Area.
Installation of roof window (Velux window)
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- PO31 7QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as Providence House, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cowes Conservation Area
What decided it
The rooflight, if appropriately detailed through conditions to ensure minimal flashing and a design replicating a traditional 19th century cast iron rooflight, would not harm the listed building's significance or the conservation area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM2DM11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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