Planning appeal decision
9 Castle Road, Cowes, PO31 7QY
Planning appeal 3339378 at 9 Castle Road, Cowes, PO31 7QY (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed 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.
replacement of wooden sash windows with matching wooden double glazed sash windows
- Authority
- Isle of Wight Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent 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 considerable harm caused by the loss of historic fabric and the failure to preserve the building's special interest and the conservation area's character outweighs the public benefits of improved thermal performance and dryness, particularly where less harmful alternatives such as secondary glazing were available.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM2DM11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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