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Dismissed25 February 20253349595

The Studio, Trinity Church Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8BG

Planning appeal 3349595 at The Studio, Trinity Church Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8BG (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 25 February 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 4 Melbourne Place, with particular regard to sunlight and daylight.

described on the application form as being first floor and second floor extensions and alterations to the internal layouts to maximise the potential of the site

Authority
Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
PO31 8BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 4 Melbourne Place, with particular regard to sunlight and daylight
  • whether the proposed development would conserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cowes Conservation Area, and whether it would preserve the setting of the Church of the Holy Trinity, a Grade II listed building

What decided it

The lack of sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the proposed development would not result in harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 4 Melbourne Place, particularly regarding sunlight and daylight to the rear of that property, conflicted with Policy DM2 of the development plan and could not be outweighed by other material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM2Policy DM11

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