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Dismissed19 January 20263368288

Land West Of Clarence Road, Wroxall , Isle Of Wight , PO38 3LS

Planning appeal 3368288 at Land West Of Clarence Road, Wroxall , Isle Of Wight , PO38 3LS (Isle of Wight Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2026 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon protected species and ecological features.

the retention of tractor shed

Authority
Isle of Wight Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Butcher C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development upon protected species and ecological features
  • the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the scenic beauty of the Isle of Wight National Landscape

What decided it

The absence of substantive evidence relating to protected species and biodiversity impacts, combined with insufficient detail on proposed mitigation measures, created potential for unacceptable harm that conflicted with development plan policies SP5, DM2 and DM12.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP5DM2DM12SP1Policy 39 of the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan 2019 – 2024
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189

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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